ASOIAF - "The Battle of the Bastards"

1st Session for BR&WL-CON's, A Song of Ice and Fire Tournament Event. Each day's events offer rewards for participating players, as well as overall rewards for players who take part in all ASOIAG events. Long breaks scheduled!!

"The Battle of the Bastards" is a gritty, chaotic, and intense event, inspired by the visceral clash of Season 6. The focus is on aggressive, high-stakes gameplay with scenarios emphasizing combat and territorial control, reflecting the brutal struggle for Winterfell.

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Friday Tournament: "Battle of the Bastards"

Friday Tournament: "The Battle of the Bastards"

Schedule (Friday)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Check-in and army list submission.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Round 1.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch break (30 walking distance restaurants).
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Round 2.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Long Break (Mix & Mingle for VIP Ticket Holders).
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Round 3.
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM: "Battle of the Bastards" Awards ceremony.

Schedule (Friday)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Check-in and army list submission.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Round 1.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch break (Choose from 30 walking distance restaurants).
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Round 2.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Long Break (Mix & Mingle for VIP Ticket Holders).
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Round 3.
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM: "Battle of the Bastards" Awards ceremony.

Scenarios

Selected from Season 6 scenario pool to match the aggressive, chaotic theme:

A Game of Thrones: Armies fight to claim various Objectives across the battlefield, each granting a unique power.
Fire and Blood: Units are marked for death and glory!
Here We Stand: Combat Units as well as NCUs fight for control of various areas of the Battlefield.

Atmosphere

Narrative Flair: Players receive a brief narrative handout describing their army’s role in a desperate struggle for the North, with flavor text encouraging bold tactics.
Special Rule: “Winter’s Fury” – Once per game, a player can declare a “charge” action with +1 to hit rolls for one unit, reflecting the desperate momentum of the battle (must be declared before rolling).

A Song of Ice and Fire Tournament Overview

Game System: A Song of Ice and Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game, Season 6 rules.

Army Size: 40 points per army, standard for competitive play.
Rounds: 3 rounds per day, 2 hours per round, to balance playtime and scheduling.
Format: Swiss-style pairing, with random first-round pairings and subsequent pairings based on performance (no elimination).
Multi-Day Participation: This event spans two days, with players able to choose to take part in either or both days’ events.
Scoring: Based on Season 6 tournament scoring:
Victory Points (VP): Earned per scenario objectives (e.g., 10 VP for a win, variable for objectives).
Differential Points: Difference in VP scored vs. opponent.
Destruction Points: Points value of enemy units destroyed.
Tiebreakers: Total VP, then Differential Points, then Destruction Points.

Rewards:

Daily Rewards: Prizes for top performers each day (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Best Sportsmanship, Best Painted).
Overall Rewards: Cumulative awards for players attending both days, based on combined performance metrics (e.g., Total VP, Total Destruction Points).
Participants: All players receive promo items and entry into a daily raffle for a prize.