Post by jeremiahofspr on Aug 23, 2012 8:53:56 GMT -5
Hello Everyone:
Jeremiah here from the Stony Point Refugees (SPR-www.stonypointrefugees.com) in Richmond. I know some of you Geckonians and I had the pleasure of stopping by Groovys a few weeks ago. I used to visit when I was in the Williamsburg area when Kelly owned the store, then when Charlie was the owner, but I haven't met the new owner yet. Regardless, I'm glad to see the store is still in good hands!
SPR will be hosting a Blood Bowl Tournament at FTW in Richmond on Saturday, October 20. I'm unsure of how many people at Groovy Geckos likes to play Blood Bowl, but this tournament is open to everyone and we'd love to have some of you guys come out. I've posted information about the tournament below, but I'll be checking in regularly to answer any questions and to see who is interested.
Thanks for reading!
The SPR Blood Bowl League will be sponsoring a NAF sanctioned Blood Bowl tournament on Saturday, October 20 at FTW Games!
Basic Details
Event Name: The SPR Bacon-Wrapped Blood Bowl Tournament
Place: FTW Games in Richmond, Virginia
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (see “Agenda” for more details)
Entrance Fee: $15 per player
What Each Participant Must Bring
- 3 copies of their team roster (see “Roster Creation”)
- Block Dice and a d8 (d6s will be provided, see “What Each Participant Receives”)
- Models representing their team and players. Each player must be numbered.
- Pen or pencil
- A pitch and dug outs (not required, but if you have a pitch/dug outs please bring them with you to ensure we have enough!)
What Each Participant Receives
- A set of custom SPR Blood Bowl League d6s
- 3 games of Blood Bowl
- An opportunity to win an awesome trophy (see “Awards/Trophies” below)
- Bacon-wrapped hot dogs—the official food of the SPR Blood Bowl League!
Agenda
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Tailgating and Registration
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., First Round
1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m., Second Round
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m., Tailgating/Dinner Break
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Third Round
7:30 p.m., Award Ceremony
Tournament Rules
Games will be played using the rules from the Blood Bowl Competition Rules Pack with the following modifications:
- Illegal procedure will not be in effect.
- Turns will not be timed unless Coaches prefer otherwise. Simply discuss this with your opponent before each match begins.
- The d6s provided upon registration must be used by each coach.
- Rosters are reset after each round. This means players are restored to health/life, star player points are not accumulated, no improvement rolls are made and no gold is earned.
Roster Creation
- Each Coach has an allowance of 1,100,000 gold pieces to create their roster.
- Inducements may be purchased during team creation, including Star Players, but excludes Wizards, Special Play Cards and Unlimited Mercenaries. These inducements are considered a permanent part of the team can be used each game. Opposing teams may have the same Star Player, contrary to the rule book.
- Teams may be selected from the 21 races in the rulebook in addition to the 3 new teams approved by the Blood Bowl Rules Committee (Chaos Pact, Slaan, Underwold Pact).
- You must have at least 11 players on your roster.
- The following teams will be eligible to win the Stunty Cup: Halfings, Ogres, Goblins, Lizardmen (no Saurus Warriors), and Underworld Pact (see “Awards/Prizes”.)
Skill Selection
Each Coach has an allowance of 100,000 gold pieces worth of skills and/or stat increases. Reference pages 26-27 of the Blood Bowl rules for appropriate values and rules. The following restrictions apply:
- No player may be given more than one skill OR stat increase.
- No player may be given a stat increase in addition to a skill (it’s either one or the other!)
- No more than 2 players may be given the same skill.
- No more than 2 players may have the same stat increase.
- No extraordinary skills may be taken.
- Players with a Strength value of 5 or more may not be given double skills unless they play for a Goblin, Halfling or Ogre team.
- Star players may not be given any skills or stat increases.
Pairing and Scoring
Opponents will be selected randomly for Round 1. Rounds 2 and 3 will be selected using the system of Swiss pairing (most points vs. most points, lowest points vs. lowest points, etc.) Coaches are awarded points based on the following:
+20 points for each win
+10 points for each draw
0 points for each loss
+ 1 point for every casualty inflicted on the opposing team (crowd injuries, failed dodged injuries, etc. count!)
+ 2 points for each casualty inflicted on a Star Player
+ 1 point for each touchdown scored
Each round will also have bonus points for completing a certain task that will be announced at the beginning of the match.
In addition, the following points will be awarded after the second round of play, based on the appearance of each coach's team (judged by tournament staff).
- Painted, +2 Points: The models are each covered with paint of some type, with no bare metal or plastic visible.
- Detailed, +2 Points: The models aren’t just painted, but highly detailed and beyond that of table top quality.
- Numbered, +2 Points: All of the team's players are clearly numbered.
- Distinctive, +2 Points: All of the positional players may be easily determined (following explanation, if necessary).
- Based ,+1 Point: Each model's base is finished with gravel, flock, etc.
Unpainted teams are allowed, but their use will obviously impact a coach's chances of winning the tournament.
Awards/Prizes
Trophies will be given during the award ceremony for the following:
- 1st Place (most match points)
- 2nd Place (second most match points)
- Most Violent (most casualties inflicted)
- Highest Scoring (most touchdowns scored)
- Best Defense (least touchdowns allowed)
- Stunty Cup (most match points scored by a stunty team)
- Best Painted
- Last Place (least match points)
- Most Spirited (best touchdown celebration-score a touchdown and go NUTS!)
How to Register
Registration is a two-step process.
Step 1.) Email Jeremiah (me, duh) at jdillon@vba.org with the following information: your intention to participate, what team you'll be using, and a copy of your roster. All skill selections should be in bold.
Step 2.) Visit or call FTW and let their staff know that you’re registering for the SPR Bacon-Wrapped Blood Bowl Tournament on October 20 (cost $15). Registration on the day-of is acceptable, but pre-registration is preferred.
Store information:
FTW Games
13176 Midlothian Turnpike
Midlothian, VA 23113
804.464.1873
Store Hours:
Monday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, 2:00 p.m - 1:30 a.m.
Saturday, 12:00 Noon - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12 Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Jeremiah here from the Stony Point Refugees (SPR-www.stonypointrefugees.com) in Richmond. I know some of you Geckonians and I had the pleasure of stopping by Groovys a few weeks ago. I used to visit when I was in the Williamsburg area when Kelly owned the store, then when Charlie was the owner, but I haven't met the new owner yet. Regardless, I'm glad to see the store is still in good hands!
SPR will be hosting a Blood Bowl Tournament at FTW in Richmond on Saturday, October 20. I'm unsure of how many people at Groovy Geckos likes to play Blood Bowl, but this tournament is open to everyone and we'd love to have some of you guys come out. I've posted information about the tournament below, but I'll be checking in regularly to answer any questions and to see who is interested.
Thanks for reading!
The SPR Blood Bowl League will be sponsoring a NAF sanctioned Blood Bowl tournament on Saturday, October 20 at FTW Games!
Basic Details
Event Name: The SPR Bacon-Wrapped Blood Bowl Tournament
Place: FTW Games in Richmond, Virginia
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (see “Agenda” for more details)
Entrance Fee: $15 per player
What Each Participant Must Bring
- 3 copies of their team roster (see “Roster Creation”)
- Block Dice and a d8 (d6s will be provided, see “What Each Participant Receives”)
- Models representing their team and players. Each player must be numbered.
- Pen or pencil
- A pitch and dug outs (not required, but if you have a pitch/dug outs please bring them with you to ensure we have enough!)
What Each Participant Receives
- A set of custom SPR Blood Bowl League d6s
- 3 games of Blood Bowl
- An opportunity to win an awesome trophy (see “Awards/Trophies” below)
- Bacon-wrapped hot dogs—the official food of the SPR Blood Bowl League!
Agenda
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Tailgating and Registration
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., First Round
1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m., Second Round
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m., Tailgating/Dinner Break
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Third Round
7:30 p.m., Award Ceremony
Tournament Rules
Games will be played using the rules from the Blood Bowl Competition Rules Pack with the following modifications:
- Illegal procedure will not be in effect.
- Turns will not be timed unless Coaches prefer otherwise. Simply discuss this with your opponent before each match begins.
- The d6s provided upon registration must be used by each coach.
- Rosters are reset after each round. This means players are restored to health/life, star player points are not accumulated, no improvement rolls are made and no gold is earned.
Roster Creation
- Each Coach has an allowance of 1,100,000 gold pieces to create their roster.
- Inducements may be purchased during team creation, including Star Players, but excludes Wizards, Special Play Cards and Unlimited Mercenaries. These inducements are considered a permanent part of the team can be used each game. Opposing teams may have the same Star Player, contrary to the rule book.
- Teams may be selected from the 21 races in the rulebook in addition to the 3 new teams approved by the Blood Bowl Rules Committee (Chaos Pact, Slaan, Underwold Pact).
- You must have at least 11 players on your roster.
- The following teams will be eligible to win the Stunty Cup: Halfings, Ogres, Goblins, Lizardmen (no Saurus Warriors), and Underworld Pact (see “Awards/Prizes”.)
Skill Selection
Each Coach has an allowance of 100,000 gold pieces worth of skills and/or stat increases. Reference pages 26-27 of the Blood Bowl rules for appropriate values and rules. The following restrictions apply:
- No player may be given more than one skill OR stat increase.
- No player may be given a stat increase in addition to a skill (it’s either one or the other!)
- No more than 2 players may be given the same skill.
- No more than 2 players may have the same stat increase.
- No extraordinary skills may be taken.
- Players with a Strength value of 5 or more may not be given double skills unless they play for a Goblin, Halfling or Ogre team.
- Star players may not be given any skills or stat increases.
Pairing and Scoring
Opponents will be selected randomly for Round 1. Rounds 2 and 3 will be selected using the system of Swiss pairing (most points vs. most points, lowest points vs. lowest points, etc.) Coaches are awarded points based on the following:
+20 points for each win
+10 points for each draw
0 points for each loss
+ 1 point for every casualty inflicted on the opposing team (crowd injuries, failed dodged injuries, etc. count!)
+ 2 points for each casualty inflicted on a Star Player
+ 1 point for each touchdown scored
Each round will also have bonus points for completing a certain task that will be announced at the beginning of the match.
In addition, the following points will be awarded after the second round of play, based on the appearance of each coach's team (judged by tournament staff).
- Painted, +2 Points: The models are each covered with paint of some type, with no bare metal or plastic visible.
- Detailed, +2 Points: The models aren’t just painted, but highly detailed and beyond that of table top quality.
- Numbered, +2 Points: All of the team's players are clearly numbered.
- Distinctive, +2 Points: All of the positional players may be easily determined (following explanation, if necessary).
- Based ,+1 Point: Each model's base is finished with gravel, flock, etc.
Unpainted teams are allowed, but their use will obviously impact a coach's chances of winning the tournament.
Awards/Prizes
Trophies will be given during the award ceremony for the following:
- 1st Place (most match points)
- 2nd Place (second most match points)
- Most Violent (most casualties inflicted)
- Highest Scoring (most touchdowns scored)
- Best Defense (least touchdowns allowed)
- Stunty Cup (most match points scored by a stunty team)
- Best Painted
- Last Place (least match points)
- Most Spirited (best touchdown celebration-score a touchdown and go NUTS!)
How to Register
Registration is a two-step process.
Step 1.) Email Jeremiah (me, duh) at jdillon@vba.org with the following information: your intention to participate, what team you'll be using, and a copy of your roster. All skill selections should be in bold.
Step 2.) Visit or call FTW and let their staff know that you’re registering for the SPR Bacon-Wrapped Blood Bowl Tournament on October 20 (cost $15). Registration on the day-of is acceptable, but pre-registration is preferred.
Store information:
FTW Games
13176 Midlothian Turnpike
Midlothian, VA 23113
804.464.1873
Store Hours:
Monday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, 2:00 p.m - 1:30 a.m.
Saturday, 12:00 Noon - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, 12 Noon - 6:00 p.m.