FINAL FALL IN SCHEDULE
De Bellis Antiqutatis at FALL IN 2016 (November 4-6 Lancaster, PA)
Below is a short description of tournaments and other events being put on by the DBA Interest Group of the North American Society of Ancient and Medieval Wargamers. For more information, please go the NASAMW registration desk in the Lampeter Room. A single entry fee of $5 is charged and covers all DBA events you play in. This goes for trophies and other event expenses. For more information on NASAMW, go here
nasamw.netSign-Up Sheets for all events will be at the DBA HQ Table.
ALL of our events are new player friendly. When you show up, there are plenty of people willing to help you learn how to play and help out with loaning an army for an event. Just ask!
DBA events will be the 3.0 versions of the rules with the FAQ. If a player cannot muster an army from the 3 list, it is ok to use one from 2, but all the troops will perform as in 3. For example, a Classical Indian army is now allowed only solid bows (4Bw), so if a 2 army with three figure Bow elements is used, they will be designated as Solid. There are armies to borrow for newcomers, contact one of the Co-Event Managers. The FAQ is here:
ancientwargaming.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/dba_faq_q2_2016.pdfEvent size in terms of players is unlimited unless noted below. Players should bring their own terrain but some communal terrain will be available; all battlefields are provided. Players must show up at events 10 minutes prior to the posted start time for assignments.
DBA Co-Event Managers: Bob Beattie (beattie@umich.edu) and Joe Alberti
Thursday:
Long, Pointy Things.
Stooges Famous Early Bird Tournament
8 PM to 11 PM on Thursday night before the con starts.
Rules: DBA 3, 15mm, 3 or 4 rounds.
Eligible 3.0/2.0 armies must have 4 pikes, minimum.
GM: Larry Chaban (of The Stooges)
Friday:
Introduction to DBA 3
10AM – 12noon
For new players who what to learn the long standing game of DBA and those who what to find out what is new with DBA 3.
Host: Bob Beattie and Joe Alberti
DBA 15mm -- Open Tournament
1:00 PM – 5 PM
Rules: DBA 3, 15mm, 3 rounds, 24” Battlefields
Bring any legal DBA 2 or 3 army. Historical matchups if possible in the first round.
GM: Joe Alberti
King Arthur vs the Saxons – A 25mm DBA giant scenario game
6:30PM – 11PM
A giant game of the Reel King Arthur vs the Saxons. Up to 5 armies on a side. Arthur with Roman and Pict allies (remember Kira Knightly). The Saxons get Vortigen allies. All armies provided.
GM: Bob Beattie
Saturday:
DBA 15mm Theme Tournament “Do you trust your allies?”
9AM – 12noon
Rules: DBA 3, 15mm, 3 rounds, 24” Battlefields
Any legal DBA 2 or 3 15mm army with allies as described on page 31 of DBA 3.
ALLIED CONTINGENTS
An army may be allowed ally contingents from another listed army. If so, this is specified at the bottom of its own army list. A single allied contingent consists of exactly 3 elements from its own army list. In the rare instances when more than one allied army provided allied contingents at the same battle, two allied contingents from different armies are allowed, each of exactly 2 elements. An allied contingent must include the general’s element of its army (which does not function as a general) and at least 1 element from the entry with the largest number of elements. If the army has 2 troop types with that number allowed, the player chooses which to use. Any third element is the player’s choice from elements yet unused. Allied elements are exchanged for the same number of elements from the main army’s list, which cannot include its general. Note that Allied elements can only make a group move with elements of their contingent.
GM: Joe Alberti
DBA Matched Pairs Tournament
1PM – 6PM
Rules: DBA 3, any scale, 4 rounds
Bring any two armies that are listed as enemies in the army list. Players divided into two pools: A and B. In the first round, Pool A players choose which of their opponent’s army they will use. In second round, Pool B players choose which army to use. And so forth in rounds 3 and 4. A player uses one of his own armies in 2 rounds, and opponent’s armies twice. Because one player’s armies are being used in each round, they can be of any scale; on 40mm or 60mm wide bases. 40mm based armies play on 24” battlefields; 60mm on 36” ones.
GM: Bob Beattie
Good, Bad and Ugly International Hordes of the Things (HOTT) 25mm Tournament
A walk in history - "Here be dragons"!
7PM – 11PM
Rules: Hordes of the Thing 2.1 (with recommended Base Width Movement), 25mm, 3 rounds, 36” battlefields.
This is the new Fall In Leg of a 10 part tournament, with events around the world. This is open to any 25mm tournament with 24 AP armies. However, to qualify for the Theme and the International Barker Best Army Trophy, the army must be elements found in HOTT. However, the army must be a factual historical army, for example Roman, Greek, medieval, WWI, WWII, Pirates, the Wild West, Native American, etc. The army cannot be based on fantasy or myth for example Tolkien (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit), Narnia, Redwall, Weirdstone, etc. – however, the army could however have some elements from these sources. A theme army must have at least half the AP as true historical elements, while at least 2 elements must be fantasy. You may have more than 2 elements of fantasy, if you desire up to 12 AP. See details here
fanaticus.boards.net/thread/156/2016-good-ugly-international-tournamentThere will be awards to local winners. Best Theme army will be entered into the international competition. Also best Stronghold (as voted by players) will be submitted. Loaner armies will be available. Contact the GM with questions.
GM: Bob Beattie
