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Clash of Titans presents.... 3++con!

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3++con is the Warhammer 40,000 event at Clash of the Titans and is all

about rewarding everything within our hobby generalship, painting, a

combination of both and of course the all important sportsmanship.

Whether youre a good general and a crap painter, a crap general and a

good painter, a mixture of both or just a stand-up guy/gal, theres going

to be something for you at 3++con! Its all about the hobby, every

aspect of it.

5th edition rules will be in place with all 5th edition armies released up until Necrons viable (Sisters of

Battle must use the new White Dwarf codex). Below is the table of contents detailing where further

information can be found. It is very important to read this packet thoroughly as it explains

everything there is to know about 3++con. Any enquires can be sent to the contact e-mail address

and will be answered ASAP.

Contact:

[email protected]

WAU Kirby

Table of Contents

1. Summary ..pg 22. Sportsmanship & Conduct ..pg 23. Prize Support ..pg 44. Games & Scoring ..pg 55. Brackets ..pg 86. Mission Parameters ..pg 97. Missions ..pg 118. Painting ..pg 139. Player Sheet ..pg 15
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1.SummaryCost: $35

Size: 32-40 players

Games: six games at 1850 points

Time Limit: 2 hours 15 minutes per game

Dates: Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th of

February

Times: Start 8:30AM to 5:00PM (15 minute

breaks between games, 30 minute lunch

break)

Where: Cherrybrook Technology High School

Purchase Rd

Cherrybrook, NSW, 2126

Schedule:

8:30-9:00AM Registration and morning

briefing (Day 2 will be used to display your

armies for Players Choice)

9:00AM 11:15AM Game 1/4

11:15AM 11:45AM Lunch (food can be

bought on site)

11:45AM 2:00PM Game 2/5

2:15PM 4:30PM Game 3/6

4:30PM 5:00PM Day 2 brackets

announced and clean-up plus winners

announced AFTER clean-up on Sunday

Payment:

Please make cheques or money orders payable to:

Cherrybrook Tech Adepts.Do not send cash through the mail. Entries can

also be paid via internet banking. The fees can be

deposited into our account listed below, but will

NOT be valid if there is not a FIRST AND LAST

NAME entered in the description for the payment.

Please send completed entry form and fees to:

Anthony Felton

Cherrybrook Technology High SchoolPurchase Rd, Cherrybrook 2126

Ph: 0427 661689 or

email:[email protected]

Internet Bank Details:

Bank: Commonwealth

Name: Cherrybrook Tech Adepts

BSB: 062401

Acc. No: 10140955
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2.Sportsmanship & ConductSportsmanship is an important part of 3++con, not because it is part of the scoring system but

because its part and parcel of having an enjoyable game whatever the reason you are there. Its

simply within the spirit of the game to be a good and genial opponent. 3++con is all about enjoying

all aspects of the hobby and our hobby is a social one. This requires a certain amount of human

decency and for that reason Sportsmanship will play a part in 3++con. The aim of sportsmanship is to

ensure everyone is behaving like mature adults and to rewards those outstanding individuals who

are just fantastic to play against.

2.1Grading Sports

Each round you will be given a sheet of paper to fill out (see page 15 of this pack). On that

sheet will be a scale for sportsmanship as follows please fill this out for each opponent.

Description Players Score

0 This player did not play in the spirit of the game, slow playing, blatantly

cheated and was unfriendly in general. THIS BEHAVIOUR SHOULD BE

REPORTED TO A JUDGE IMMEDIATELY. Scores of 0 will require an

explanation to a judge.

1 This player was okay but didnt make the game enjoyable whilst not

making the game unbearable. There wasnt evidence of foul play.

2 This player is your average gamer. Youd enjoy having another game

with them and you solved all issues maturely and quickly. Most players

should score this.

3 This player is simply fantastic and you would go out of your way to have

another game with them. Not only did they approach the game in a

mature and adult manner but made the social interaction of the gameone of the most memorable moments of the weekend. You should only

give this score to one or two players.

Its important to note that asking for a rules clarification, either working it out together or

asking a judge, is not poor sportsmanship when the requests are genuine. You should be handing out

2s to most of your opponents and any score lower than this will require a conversation with the

judge to explain your reasoning. Masses of 3s will require the same explanation.


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2.1.1 Best SportsEach day you will be asked to rate one of your opponents as your Best Opponent.

2.2Scoring SportsAt the end of the tournament, the total sports scores from all your opponents will be added

together with each Best Opponent received counting as an extra point. The players with the

highest sports rating will receive recognition. This does not impact your Overall score or your

seeding/placement in the Win/Loss Brackets.

2.3 Poor Sportsmanship

The judges reserve the right to remove any individuals behaving in an unfit manner. The most

obvious behaviours which would receive such treatment are cheating, using loaded dice or beingoverly aggressive and behaving in an inappropriate manner. Low sportsmanship marks will be

treated very seriously by judges and if individuals are not playing within the spirit of the game, they

will be asked to leave. Individuals who receive multiple and appropriate sports scores of 0 or 1 will

be asked to leave. Individuals who are removed in this way will not be allowed to return.

3. Prize Support

The more players which attend the more prizes we can give out! We are looking to reward the

best three individuals in Sportsmanship, Painting and Overall (Painting + Battle Points) whilst also

rewarding the winners and runner-ups of each bracket. Door prizes will also be given out on thesecond day after pack-up. Any donations in this regard would be greatly appreciated, please contact

Kirby or Anthony to discuss this.

3.1 Sponsors

Prizes have been organised through The Combat Company, with gift certificates being given

out as the main style of prizes. There also be stalls set-up over the weekend from several

vendors, such as Games Empire, where competitors will be able to purchase discounted

products.

3.2 Spreading the Prizes around

We want everyone to enjoy the fun of prizes and will make sure prizes are spread around as

much as possible. No single individual is going to walk home with the Best General from the Top

Bracket, Best Overall and Best Painted prizes! If an individual earns those honours s/he will only

receive one of the prizes and the other prizes will fall to the next individual in line who has not yet

received a major prize.


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4. Tournament Rules, System & Scoring

There will be six games over the weekend, three on Saturday and Sunday each. The first three gamesare seeding games with the players divided up into brackets for the final three games on Sunday

(explained below). Each game is based upon a Win/Loss format (there are no Draws!) and you will

only play against individuals with the same W-L record on Day 1. The missions will explain this more.

4.1 Rules

3++ con is about enjoying the game with a bunch of other like-minded people. We are

celebrating every aspect of the game here and we expect everyone to behave appropriately. First

and foremost you must bring a good attitude to get the most enjoyment out of 3++con! Treat others

how you would like to be treated.

The organisers reserve the right to remove any individuals behaving inappropriately and not

playing within the spirit of the game. Players should make their way to their tables within 10 minutes

of the round starting not doing so could result in a forfeit.

4.1.1 Point Limit & Army Lists

Each game will be played with 1850 points from a legal 5th edition codex using ONE

Force Organisation Chart. You may NOT go over this limit but are at perfect liberty to take

less. Imperial Armour, fan made units, armies, etc. are NOT permitted. White Dwarf

approved units such as the Night Spinner and new Sisters of Battle codex are allowed.

Army Lists are due two weeks prior to the event (Saturday, February 4th) and are to

be sent [email protected] the heading 3++con ARMY LIST YOUR NAME and

AMRY. The army list must include the following.

Your name (and online name if you have one), contact number and e-mail Which army you are using Full wargear purchases and changes (you do not need to list what the units

come with standard

Full points for each individual unit (please ensure transports and units arelisted separately)

It is recommended half points of each individual unit are also included tomake calculating VP easier

Please do not send Army Builder formats with all the extraneousinformation (such as what the unit is armed with normally). These will not

be accepted

Please rigorously check your list before sending it in!
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4.1.2 What you need to bring Your codex and rulebook measuring devices dice and templates your army three 40mm objectives (they can be blank bases) a copy of your army list for yourself and each of your opponents (thats

seven total)

a good attitude!4.1.3 FAQs & Models

Games Workshop FAQs and erratas (available online) will be used for 3++con.

Additional material covering issues not addressed by Games Workshop will be released at

least one month prior to the event.

All models must be What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG). Counts-as armies or

armies using models not yet supplied by Games Workshop (i.e. Tervigons) are allowed as

long as the model(s) is clearly identifiable and appropriately sized. If you are unsure of this at

all I would highly recommend sending pictures of your army to the email address below to

ensure there will be no issues on the day.

Your army MUST be painted to a three color standard minimum.

4.2 JudgesJudge rulings are final. If you have a rules dispute ensure you ask a judge ASAP do not wait

until after the game and complain; we will NOT go back and fix perceived problems within a game

you must tell us as it happens. They are here to help so make sure you use them but listen to what

they say not doing so after they have said something will result in the loss of the game (or removal

from tournament if the infringement is serious enough).

4.2.1 Slow-playing

Slow-playing is not allowed under any circumstances. 2 hours and 15 minutes can

seem like a minimal amount of time for an 1850 point game but its plenty of time to finish

games or at least be nearing completion. Slow-playing, unintentional or not, will be treated

with severely.


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4.3 Battle Points

Although this is a Win/Loss based tournament, Battle points do come into play and measure

how well you successfully control each mission parameter compared to your opponent. These willbe used for calculating the OVERALL score of each individual and shall influence seeding within

brackets for Day 2. Battle Points will NOT affect your placement in relation to General-based prizes.

4.3.1 Battle Points Breakdown

Each game is worth a maximum of 30 battle points (180 total for the weekend) if

you beat your opponent in every mission parameter youll get 30 battle points. The break-

down is as follows:

Primary Mission Parameter: Win = 12 points, draw = 7 points, loss = 3 points

Secondary Mission Parameter: Win = 9 points, draw = 5 points, loss = 2 point

Tertiary Mission Parameter: Win = 6 points, draw = 3 points, loss = 1 point

Victory Point Mission Parameter: Win = 3 points, draw = 1 point, loss = 0 points

If you beat your opponent in a given mission parameter, you will gain 12/9/6/3

points whilst your opponent will gain 3/2/1/0 points. If you and your opponent draw on a

given parameter you will both gain 7/5/3/1 points. Add the total together for your Battle

Points each round (maximum 30, minimum 6).

Yes, this does mean you can lose the actual game but still earn more battle points

than your opponent by winning all of the remaining mission parameters. This rewards the

player who stuck to the most important mission parameter whilst acknowledging the other

players control over the rest of the game.

4.3 Terrain3++con will strive to ensure terrain is of high quality and equal spread over all 32-40 tables.

The terrain layout will follow this rough guideline.

Cover 25% of the board Have multiple pieces of terrain which block line of sight (these will tend not to be

large and will be able to hide one or two units rather than whole armies)

Be a mix of terrain types hills, ruins, area terrain, etc.4.4 PairingsOn Day 1 before the brackets are implemented, all pairings will be done randomly. Your

Battle Points will have NO influence on how you match-up within your W/L column.


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5.BracketsThe point of 3++con is to provide the best possible environment for all aspects of the hobby. For

generalship this means getting the best players fighting it out for the top spots. Unfortunately when

this happens the players with less skill but who may not be Picassos in terms of painting, can

sometimes languish on the bottom of the pile and never really improve. Enter the bracket system for

Day 2.

There will be four or five brackets of eight players each this depends on the number ofattendees

Each bracket will encompass the eight players who did the most similar in terms of W/Lrecord and Battle Points on Day 1 you should be playing against players with a roughly

similar combination of generalship and army list potential

Each bracket will have prize support for winners and runners-up (higher bracket = biggerprize) this means even going 0-3 on Day 1 can still merit you a prize in relation to

generalship

5.1 Bracket Format

Knock-out format akin to what is seen in major sporting tournaments like theNCAA or Tennis

Reverse losing bracket to make sure everyone gets six games in

Seeding is based upon your W/L record and Battle Points acquired Day 1followed up by battle points.

Winning players within the bracket will move on to play other winning playersuntil there is one player who is undefeated within the bracket left

The reverse track does this for losing individuals as well which allows eachindividual to be sorted from 1st through to 8th within their bracket

5.1.1. The Brackets

Pink Platinum Gold Silver Bronze (if necessary)


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5.1.2 Graphical Depiction of Brackets

6.Mission ParametersThere are four mission parameters at 3++con objectives, table quarters, kill points and victory

points. Victory Points are always the FINAL method of determining a winner if both players have tied

on each of the three previous mission parameters. The rest of the parameters are used in an

interchangeable order around the different deployments to generate multiple unique missions (six

of which will be used for 3++con). In this system, each parameter is identified as the primary,

secondary or tertiary parameter. Whichever player wins the highest parameter will win the game

EVEN IF THEY LOSE EVERY OTHER PARAMETER. Each parameter will be explained below.

6.1The Parameters6.1.1 Objectives

Five objectives, 40mm in diameter (players must supply 40mm bases) Four objectives in the centre of each table quarter (18 in from the short table edge,

12 in from the long table edge)

One objective in the centre of the table (36 in from the short table edge, 24 infrom the long table edge)

Any unit can contest an objective Only Troop units can control objectives as defined in the 5th edition rulebook (pg 90);

additional units which can score due to their codex (i.e. Space Marine Sternguard

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To control or contest an objective, one member of the unit must be within 3 of thebase. Measure to the vehicles hull if a unit is mounted in a transport

Objectives are infinitely high and low measure only laterally to determine if a unitis within 3 of an objective

The player with the most objectives controlled at the end of the game wins thisparameter

6.1.2 Table Quarters

The 6x4 table is divided into four equal quarters 24x36 large To control a table quarter, the controlling player MUST have a Troops (or scoring)unit counter as within the Table Quarter Table quarters are controlled by the individual who has the most Victory Points in

the Quarter at the end of the game

Troops always count as full Victory Points, regardless of size, for purposes ofcontrolling table quarters

Dedicated transports for Troop units do not get this bonus they are not scoring Do not round victory points Units can only be counted for one table quarter If a unit is spread over multiple quarters, the unit counts as being within the table

quarter the majority of the unit is within

If the unit is spread evenly over multiple quarters, use a D6 to randomise whichquarter the unit is within

The player with the most table quarters in their control wins this mission parameter.6.1.3 Kill Points

Kill Points work as described in the 5th edition rulebook on pg 91. The player who has THREE OR MORE kill points as defined by the 5th edition

rulebook wins this mission parameter

If players are separated by TWO OR LESS kill points as defined by the 5th editionrulebook, this parameter is tied

Opponents tabled automatically lose this mission parameter


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6.1.4 Victory Points

Victory points work as described in the 5th edition rulebook, pg 300 This is always the final mission parameter to determine who has won the game if the

previous three parameters are drawn

Do not round victory points

7.MissionsMission 1

Deployment: Spearhead

Primary Parameter: Table Quarters

Secondary Parameter: Objectives

Tertiary Parameter: Kill Points

Mission 2

Deployment: Pitched Battle

Primary Parameter: Objectives

Secondary Parameter: Kill Points

Tertiary Parameter: Table Quarters

Mission 3

Deployment: Dawn of War

Primary Parameter: Kill Points

Secondary Parameter: Table Quarters

Tertiary Parameter: Objectives

Mission 4

Deployment: Dawn of War

Primary Parameter: Table Quarters



Mission 5

Deployment: Pitched Battle

Primary Parameter: Kill Points


Tertiary Parameter: Table Quarters

Mission 6

Deployment: Spearhead

Primary Parameter: Objectives

Secondary Parameter: Table Quarters



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7.1Determine the WinnerThe player who meets the highest mission parameter (in order: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary,

Victory Points) wins the game even if they lose all the other parameters. If all four parameters aretied, please contact the TO.

7.1.1 Tabling

Do NOT end the game because your opponent has been tabled! All of the mission

parameters are still in effect and how able your army is to meet them is important. Continue

playing the game as per normal but without your opponents turn (random game length is still

in effect). Fill out the player sheet accordingly. Tabling your opponent with one non-scoring

model left on the table is completely different to tabling your opponent with your whole army

functional.

The only exception to this is the Kill Points mission parameter if you table your

opponent, you will automatically win this parameter.

7.2Game LengthAll games will use the Random Game Length mechanic from the 5

thedition rulebook, pg 90.

Games will therefore last five to seven turns.

7.3Special RulesAll special 5

th

edition rules will be in place for every game. This includes

Deep strike (pg 95) Infiltrate (pg 75) Scouts (pg 76) Outflank (pg 94) Reserves (pg 94) Seize the Initiative! (pg 90) Random Game Length (pg 90)

7.4RecordingPlease fill out the player sheet as described on pg 15 of this packet and submit it to the TO

ASAP.


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8.PaintingJust like some people are very competitive about their playing ability, some people are very

competitive about their paint ability and it is certainly a part of the hobby we all participate in!

Painting will be judged on the day by multiple painting judges (with their scores averaged).

8.1Paint ScoringMultiple judges will fill out the following sheet totalling 180 points. The most points are

given for the actual paint quality of the army and the extra work which has gone into it (i.e.

conversions). Further emphasis is placed on basing, army cohesiveness and army background/unity.

The average army should receive around 120/180 points getting above the 150 point mark will

require an army of special significance.

Please refer to this sheet when choosing your army to identify the points range you believe

you should fall into. If your score is dramatically different from this (20 points or more for example),

please seek out the TO to discuss why. We will be sticking as closely to this sheet as possible to

ensure maximum transparency and wish to address any issues in this regard.

Army Category Description Points

Painting Overall Does not meet minimum standard (e.g. WYSIWYG, 3 colour). 0

Models meet minimum standard with few exceeding. 20

Models are above minimum standard with further skills

highlighted (shading, highlighting, drybrushing, etc.).

30

Models are above further skills standard with advanced

techniques are displayed (i.e. free-hand, NMM, eyes).

40

Models are above advanced techniques everything about

the models is amazing. GD standard.

50

Army Cohesiveness No unity, coherency or theme. 0

Army theme is recognisable. 10

Army theme is recognisable with a couple of elements picking

out squads (i.e. squad markings, logos, badges, etc.).

20

Army theme is recognisable with more than a couple

elements picking out squads (i.e. squad markings, logos,

badges, etc.).

30


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Basing All models are not based. 0

All models are based with minimal work to take the base

beyond black.

10

All models are based with advanced work applied this

includes painting custom resin bases, applying static

grass/rocks, etc. The base is part of the model.

20

All models are based with enhanced scenic apparel the

bases tell a story (i.e. dead enemies on the base).

30

Display,

Background andObjectives

No display board, background or custom objectives. 0

Simple display board and/or background (i.e. story or naming

of units).

10

Advanced display board, in-depth background (i.e. story and

naming of units), custom objectives.

20

Display board of high quality is part of the armys theme, in-

depth background or custom objectives which fit army theme.

30

Extras and

Conversions

No conversions or extras (i.e. banners, free-hand, custom

symbols with green-stuff, etc.).

0

Simple conversions or extras to make a few models stand

out/be different (i.e. banners, custom symbols across army,

etc.).

10

Some models are converted to a greater degree with

increased extras identified across army.

20

A few squads converted with exacting precision (i.e. GD

standard) with moderate army-wide conversions and extras

(i.e. high level free-hand).

30

Almost all models have had some extra work provided to

them. Army itself is a conversion.

40

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9.1 Player Sheet Instructions

At the beginning of the day you will receive a packet which includes six player sheets and a

one page description of the missions and how to score them. You will keep this packet with youthroughout the tournament except between the Days and when they are submitted for scoring. You

must submit your packet after each round with the appropriate Round filled out.

At the end of each round, fill out the player sheet with both your own andyour opponents game results

Write down the number of objectives, table quarters, kill points and victorypoints earned by each of you

Write down who was the winner and loser Circle the corresponding battle points for each mission parameter Total the battle points in the allocated area Grade your opponent on sportsmanship At the end of each day BEFORE you have your packet in for scoring after

Round 3/6, mark your favourite opponent of that day by ticking the Best

Sports box in the round you played against them

Hand in your pack to the Tournament Organiser

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