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Reports of first contact and initial reconnasaince are echoing all over the Galaxy.
The planet is uninhabited, yet something strange is going on. The planetary surface is not entirely...stable? It seems continued reports state that the surface of the planet shifts and moves randomly. Troops who were in close cover suddenly found themselves standing in a wide open field. Other units reported having the enemy in thier sites only to have a cliff suddenly jump up out of the ground and ruin line-of-sight.
Further explorations are continuing as well as engagements against ever conceivable opponent. Only time will tell what's truly happening on planet 2009-D1. |
| YOU CAN STILL REGISTER! |
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If you would like to register for this 2 month campaign we are still taking sign ups!
Registration is $10 for the entire campaign and you get 15% of all 40K purchases for the duration of the campaign as long as you play and report 1 event every month!
Plus, you'll earn 4 Lucky 13 Battle Points for the entire campaign!
To register simply stop at either Gnome Games location and we'll get you into the battle! |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
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Do all my minis have to be completely painted to play?
No - we ask that you work toward getting them painted so you can play in the January RTT but it is not a requirement for the Battlelines League.
Do I have to use the same army every week?
Yes and No. You must keep the same army that you have registered on the first of December. So if you don;t like the army you started with you can change, however you will lose any campaign benefits / badges you have already earned. You may change your army list for each week as you see fit within the guidelines of the current version of the Codex for your army.
Remember - all minis/models ar played WYSIWYG - what you see is what you get - so if your marines are carrying Sniper Rifles they can not use another weapon even if it is on the Codex useable weapons list. (unless the weekly scenario overrules this rule)
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In less than a week things on this strange new planet are, to say the least, not as they seem. Contact has been made between multiple Galactic factions and it is obvious that this star system is important as it seems to have drawn forces from every conceivable corner of the Galaxy. Add to this the reports of planetary terrain morphing and/or moving randomly and you've got an extremely intruiging, and dangerous, situation.
After reconoitering a small portion of the planet you realize that a more indepth exploration is in order, and judging by the first contact made between factions, more forces are going to be needed soon.
Your task is simple, prepare a BeachHead for further troop landings to reinforce your position and allow you to further explore this strange world. |
| Upcoming Events |
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11/28/09, Secure a BeachHead, 1000pts
12/01/09, Continue Explorations, 1500pts (or 1k pts if unable to reach 1.5k) |
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Week 2 Rules |
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Saturday 11/28
Secure a BeachHead
1000 Points Maximum
Secure Ground
Pitched Battle
Standard Force Organization Chart
We will play one game, pairings will be based on win/loss ratios.
Victors will receive 200pt army bonus for Tuesday (This represents a more secure BeachHead and additional troops arriving in time for next game)
Tuesday 12/01
Continued Exploration
1500 pts (1700 for Saturday winners)
(1000 pts if you don't own enough models to play 1500 pts)
Dawn of War
Annihilation
Standard Force Org Chart
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CONTESTS! |
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SUPERHEAVY PROXY Don't forget, on the final Saturday during the Appocalypse Battle, we will be having a contest (with prizes) for the best Proxied Superheavy during the battle! (This does not need to be a superheavy you can/will use in the battle)
So start building now! We can't wait to see your creative side!!!
BATTLE REPORTS:
Come on, I know some of you love to write and make up stories about your armies! Here is your chance to win a cool prize for writting about your battles. The best entries will be submitted to White Dwarf, as well as being eligible for a prize! I haven't receieved any yet, so get writing!
Have a really enjoyable game? Stretch your literary abilities and write a one page battle report. Email it to me and I'll inlcude it (or at least some details from it) in the next weeks update! Have some input, make this YOUR newsletter, Contribute! Email 40k@gnomegames.com and you may be suprised in what falls from the sky!
We'll choose the best one at the end of the campaign for a really great prize! |
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As always, I work hard to make your campaign interesting and enjoyable. Please email me with any ideas/comments that you think will make things even better!
Lets have fun. I think you'll find a few surprises await you!
Marty Chapman
Gnome Games 40k Battlemaster |
PHOTO OPNS INFO REQUESTED BY HIGHER HQ
Call for battlefield photos! Post your battle reports and photos on our facebook page and be entered in a drawing for $10 in Gnome Gold! We'll select one lucky player on December 1st for this esteemed honor.
The Head Gnome
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