Tritex Games Blood Bowl Challenge 17th/18th Oct 09 at Game09
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:22 pm
Tritex Challenge Blood Bowl Cup returns for its 3rd annual run to Game09 on 17th/ 18th October this year
Location
Tritex Challenge Cup will be held Game 09 Will be held at:
The Palace Hotel Manchester
Oxford Street
Manchester
M60 7HA
Tel: +44 (0)1612 881 111
Fax: +44 (0)1612 882 222
For those pre-registered this year you will be able to walk straight in once your name has been checked off the master list which we are assured will be a quick process. Proceed to the Even tables where teams will be booked in and rosters checked.
There is plenty of time to get sorted. We will commence when all are on the playing list. If you have transport issues drop me a line on the mobile on 07828 045467. Or e-mail me at Jason.thornton3@ntlworld.com
All bookings to be made at: www.gamecon.co.uk
for location, registration, and hotel information.
PLEASE NOTE WE CURRENTLY HAVE ONLY 40 SEATS AVAILABLE AT PRESENT WHICH WILL GO TO FIRST BOOKED. If more become available after this time will advise.
Schedule
Saturday
09:30- 10:30 Registration
11:00 - 13:00 Game 1
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Game 2
16:00 - 16:30 Break
16:30 - 18:30 Game 3
Sunday
09:30 - 11:30 Game 4
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 14:30 Game 5
14:30 - 16:30 Game 6
16:30 - 17:00 Results Tallied
17:00 Awards Ceremony
The venue is apparently available all of Saturday night for other gaming
Scoring
9 Pts for a win by more than 2 TD’s
7 pts for win
3 for tie
0 for loss
Injuries: 1 pt for each injury caused up to a (Max of 3pts) All injuries count
Touchdowns: 1 pt for each TD scored up to a (Max of 3 pts)
This means a possible 15 points may be awarded each round.
The first round's opponents will be assigned randomly. Each round after that, Coaches will be sorted by total points. The top two Coaches will play each other, then the 3rd and 4th, 5th and 6th, and so on. Ties will be broken first by TD differential and then CAS differential. No Coach should play the same opponent twice, except possibly for the top two in the final round.
The top 2 Coaches in the final round will be playing for 1st and 2nd place.
Awards
All Players will receive a free exclusive miniature:
‘Roxxi’ Sculpted by Kev White at Hasslefree Miniatures. This figure is exclusive to Tritex Games and these tournaments are the only place that this model will be made available.
Aside from random spot prizes every round the Top performers will be rewarded as follows:
Tritex Challenge Cup Champion: Trophy + Certificate + Gift Voucher + Bragging Rights
Runner Up: Certificate + Gift Voucher
Most Touchdowns: Trophy + Certificate + Gift Voucher
Most Casualties: Trophy + Certificate + Gift Voucher
League Champion: (Awarded to highest achiever in league outside of top 2 finalists) Certificate + Gift Voucher
Special reward for Best Looking Team: Certificate + Gift Voucher
*Nominations for best painted teams will be voted on by all the Coaches. The actual painter of the team must be present to win.
Stunty Cup: Stunty Mug Certificate: For best performing Stunty team (see separate rules pertaining to eligible teams) + Gift Voucher
Wooden Spoon (Last Place)
Please note that a Coach may only win one of the prizes for 'Winner', 'Runner up', Most TD, Most BH. If a player wins one of these in ascending order - next player in the ranking order will win the prize. (Gives more players a chance to walk away with more prizes)
There will be random spot prizes throughout the 2 days so others can walk away with some free goodies.
Injuries and Winnings
Teams will reset after each game. So all injuries are healed (including deaths) and any players raised by Undead Coaches are lost. Since teams reset there will be no Star Player Points or Winnings rolls etc.
Skill Advancements
Before the first game: A normally accessible skill may be given to 1 player.
Before game 2: a normally accessible skill may be given to 1 player.
Before game 3: 1 player may receive a skill as if they received a doubles roll or 2 players may be given a normally accessible skill.
Before game 4: 1 player may receive a Stat increase STR, AG, AV or MV (this cannot be a player who has already received a skill thus far) or 2 players may receive a skill as if a doubles roll or 3 players may be given a normally accessible skill.
Before game 5: One player may receive a 2nd normally accessible skill (I.e. 1 player only may now have 2 skills) or 1 player may receive a skill as if they received a doubles roll.
Before game 6: 1 player may receive a skill as if they received a doubles roll or 2 players may be given a normally accessible skill.
Other than in round 5 as noted a skill may NOT be given to a player that has already received a skill this tournament. These skills need to be chosen before commencing next round and cannot be changed from round to round.
Using the system above it is possible for all 11 to have a skill or 4 players to have a doubles skill and 5 to have normal skills unless you want to opt for maxing players with stat increases and 2 skills as listed above.
These skills carry over throughout the entire tournament and do not reset with the team after each game.
Rules
We will be using the latest LRB Rules
This is a TR 110 tournament. This means you may build your team with 1,100,000 Gold Coins
The Illegal Procedure rule will only be used if both Coaches agree to use it before the game
The 4 minute rule will not be in effect. Although if game is not complete after 2 hours both teams will be allowed to even up number of turns they have taken and then the result will stand as it is after this round.
Be prepared to share your dice and throw/scatter templates.
Star Players:
Star players in this tournament will be allowed as per standard costs and restrictions. No star player may receive any incremental skills as listed above.
Wizards/ inducements are not allowed. With exception of Halflings who may hire a master chef.
Apothecaries:
As per LRB standard rules.
Stunty Cup:
For those of you that haven't heard of it yet the Stunty Cup runs 'inside' other tournaments and is simply there to give the Stunty coaches something to aim for with the Cup going to the highest placed Stunty team.
Official Stunty teams allowed are:
Halflings
Goblins
Ogres
Lizardmen (Only Count as a Stunty Team if it consists of all Skinks and 1 Krox)
What to Need to Bring:
Blood Bowl Boards & Dug-outs. I will have some on hand as spares but would prefer if many of you brought boards.
Your painted team
3 copies of your roster
Throwing /Scatter Templates
Blocking Dice, 2d6, and 1d8
A copy of the LRB Rules for reference
If you have any questions about the rules or the tournament in particular feel free to contact me.
Are you Game? If so enroll and get your name on the list )
Confirmed bookings to date: Capacity:40
Rodders is Head Coach and managing the tournament again so watch out
BOOKED NOT PAID
James Wannop 1
Adam Berry 1
PAID
Alex Wormall 1
Dave Foxall 1
Alan Ledger 1
Frazer Eden 1
Brian Mathieson 1
David Mathieson 3
Matthew Lindsay 1
James Barrett 1
Ken Neal 2
Phil Pearson 1
david rew 2
Game Total: 17
Unsure on these 3:
Ironjaw
Stick (Ian)
So looking at around 20 atm obviously not counting any that turn up and pay at the event which happens at these things. Any more players to get names down please try to book & pay so you just walk straight in on the day.
Location
Tritex Challenge Cup will be held Game 09 Will be held at:
The Palace Hotel Manchester
Oxford Street
Manchester
M60 7HA
Tel: +44 (0)1612 881 111
Fax: +44 (0)1612 882 222
For those pre-registered this year you will be able to walk straight in once your name has been checked off the master list which we are assured will be a quick process. Proceed to the Even tables where teams will be booked in and rosters checked.
There is plenty of time to get sorted. We will commence when all are on the playing list. If you have transport issues drop me a line on the mobile on 07828 045467. Or e-mail me at Jason.thornton3@ntlworld.com
All bookings to be made at: www.gamecon.co.uk
for location, registration, and hotel information.
PLEASE NOTE WE CURRENTLY HAVE ONLY 40 SEATS AVAILABLE AT PRESENT WHICH WILL GO TO FIRST BOOKED. If more become available after this time will advise.
Schedule
Saturday
09:30- 10:30 Registration
11:00 - 13:00 Game 1
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 16:00 Game 2
16:00 - 16:30 Break
16:30 - 18:30 Game 3
Sunday
09:30 - 11:30 Game 4
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 14:30 Game 5
14:30 - 16:30 Game 6
16:30 - 17:00 Results Tallied
17:00 Awards Ceremony
The venue is apparently available all of Saturday night for other gaming
Scoring
9 Pts for a win by more than 2 TD’s
7 pts for win
3 for tie
0 for loss
Injuries: 1 pt for each injury caused up to a (Max of 3pts) All injuries count
Touchdowns: 1 pt for each TD scored up to a (Max of 3 pts)
This means a possible 15 points may be awarded each round.
The first round's opponents will be assigned randomly. Each round after that, Coaches will be sorted by total points. The top two Coaches will play each other, then the 3rd and 4th, 5th and 6th, and so on. Ties will be broken first by TD differential and then CAS differential. No Coach should play the same opponent twice, except possibly for the top two in the final round.
The top 2 Coaches in the final round will be playing for 1st and 2nd place.
Awards
All Players will receive a free exclusive miniature:
‘Roxxi’ Sculpted by Kev White at Hasslefree Miniatures. This figure is exclusive to Tritex Games and these tournaments are the only place that this model will be made available.
Aside from random spot prizes every round the Top performers will be rewarded as follows:
Tritex Challenge Cup Champion: Trophy + Certificate + Gift Voucher + Bragging Rights
Runner Up: Certificate + Gift Voucher
Most Touchdowns: Trophy + Certificate + Gift Voucher
Most Casualties: Trophy + Certificate + Gift Voucher
League Champion: (Awarded to highest achiever in league outside of top 2 finalists) Certificate + Gift Voucher
Special reward for Best Looking Team: Certificate + Gift Voucher
*Nominations for best painted teams will be voted on by all the Coaches. The actual painter of the team must be present to win.
Stunty Cup: Stunty Mug Certificate: For best performing Stunty team (see separate rules pertaining to eligible teams) + Gift Voucher
Wooden Spoon (Last Place)
Please note that a Coach may only win one of the prizes for 'Winner', 'Runner up', Most TD, Most BH. If a player wins one of these in ascending order - next player in the ranking order will win the prize. (Gives more players a chance to walk away with more prizes)
There will be random spot prizes throughout the 2 days so others can walk away with some free goodies.
Injuries and Winnings
Teams will reset after each game. So all injuries are healed (including deaths) and any players raised by Undead Coaches are lost. Since teams reset there will be no Star Player Points or Winnings rolls etc.
Skill Advancements
Before the first game: A normally accessible skill may be given to 1 player.
Before game 2: a normally accessible skill may be given to 1 player.
Before game 3: 1 player may receive a skill as if they received a doubles roll or 2 players may be given a normally accessible skill.
Before game 4: 1 player may receive a Stat increase STR, AG, AV or MV (this cannot be a player who has already received a skill thus far) or 2 players may receive a skill as if a doubles roll or 3 players may be given a normally accessible skill.
Before game 5: One player may receive a 2nd normally accessible skill (I.e. 1 player only may now have 2 skills) or 1 player may receive a skill as if they received a doubles roll.
Before game 6: 1 player may receive a skill as if they received a doubles roll or 2 players may be given a normally accessible skill.
Other than in round 5 as noted a skill may NOT be given to a player that has already received a skill this tournament. These skills need to be chosen before commencing next round and cannot be changed from round to round.
Using the system above it is possible for all 11 to have a skill or 4 players to have a doubles skill and 5 to have normal skills unless you want to opt for maxing players with stat increases and 2 skills as listed above.
These skills carry over throughout the entire tournament and do not reset with the team after each game.
Rules
We will be using the latest LRB Rules
This is a TR 110 tournament. This means you may build your team with 1,100,000 Gold Coins
The Illegal Procedure rule will only be used if both Coaches agree to use it before the game
The 4 minute rule will not be in effect. Although if game is not complete after 2 hours both teams will be allowed to even up number of turns they have taken and then the result will stand as it is after this round.
Be prepared to share your dice and throw/scatter templates.
Star Players:
Star players in this tournament will be allowed as per standard costs and restrictions. No star player may receive any incremental skills as listed above.
Wizards/ inducements are not allowed. With exception of Halflings who may hire a master chef.
Apothecaries:
As per LRB standard rules.
Stunty Cup:
For those of you that haven't heard of it yet the Stunty Cup runs 'inside' other tournaments and is simply there to give the Stunty coaches something to aim for with the Cup going to the highest placed Stunty team.
Official Stunty teams allowed are:
Halflings
Goblins
Ogres
Lizardmen (Only Count as a Stunty Team if it consists of all Skinks and 1 Krox)
What to Need to Bring:
Blood Bowl Boards & Dug-outs. I will have some on hand as spares but would prefer if many of you brought boards.
Your painted team
3 copies of your roster
Throwing /Scatter Templates
Blocking Dice, 2d6, and 1d8
A copy of the LRB Rules for reference
If you have any questions about the rules or the tournament in particular feel free to contact me.
Are you Game? If so enroll and get your name on the list )
Confirmed bookings to date: Capacity:40
Rodders is Head Coach and managing the tournament again so watch out
BOOKED NOT PAID
James Wannop 1
Adam Berry 1
PAID
Alex Wormall 1
Dave Foxall 1
Alan Ledger 1
Frazer Eden 1
Brian Mathieson 1
David Mathieson 3
Matthew Lindsay 1
James Barrett 1
Ken Neal 2
Phil Pearson 1
david rew 2
Game Total: 17
Unsure on these 3:
Ironjaw
Stick (Ian)
So looking at around 20 atm obviously not counting any that turn up and pay at the event which happens at these things. Any more players to get names down please try to book & pay so you just walk straight in on the day.
