Tournament Rules
This is a resurrection tournament which means injuries and fatalities do not carry over from one game to the next. Players added to a Team roster mid game as a result of the Masters of Undeath or Plague Ridden special rule are removed from the roster at the end of the game and do not carry on to the next.
Team creation
To create his/her roster, each coach gets Goldcoins (GC) according to Tiers to buy Players, Rerolls, Apothecary, Devoted Fans, Assistants, Cheerleaders and Inducements.
Submit your roster via email to dutchopenbloodbowl@gmail.com before Saturday 25 January 2025.
Goldcoins (GC) are used to buy your team. 30k can be used to buy a maximum of 1 additional Skillpoint.
Skill points can be used to add skills to your team. 1 Skill point for 1 primary skill, 2 Skill points for a secondary skill. No stacking allowed. Max. 1 Skill point can be sold to add 20k to your Goldcoins.
Tiers
1.100.000 GC + 6 Skill points for Tier 1
1.140.000 GC + 7 Skill points for Tier 2
1.160.000 GC + 10 Skill points for Tier 3
Tier 1
Amazon, Dark elf, Dwarf, Orc, Undead, Skaven, Lizardmen, Underworld, Human, Wood elf, Chaos dwarf, Necromantic, Norse, Vampire
Tier 2
Chaos renegade, Elven union, High elf, Khorne, Tomb Kings, Black orc, Nurgle, Imperial nobility, Old world Alliance, Chaos chosen, Slann
Tier 3
Ogre, Gnome, Goblin, Snotling, Halfling
Permitted inducements
0-1 Weather Mage for 30k, available to all teams.
0-2 Bloodweiser Kegs for 50k each, available to all teams.
0-3 Bribes for 100k each, or 50k each for "Bribery and Corruption" teams.
0-1 Josef Bugman for 100k, available to all teams.
0-1 Mortuary Assistant for 100k, available to teams with the "Sylvanian Spotlight" special rule.
0-1 Plague Doctor for 100k, available to teams with the "Favoured of Nurgle" special rule.
0-2 Wandering Apothecaries for 100k each, available to teams that can include an apothecary.
0-1 Master Chef for 300k, or 100k for Halfing teams only.
All inducements (including Star players) not listed above are not allowed.
Pairing
Teams will be paired at random for round 1 and after that Swiss pairing will be used, randomising between people with the same amount of points.
Scoring
W5/D2/L0
Tiebreakers will be used for final scoring only: Opponent Score; NETTD + NETCAS; Head2Head, If still equal after that: dice-off, best of 5. If still the same after this, bribes will be necessary.
Time management
There is 2 hours and 15 minutes per match. The use of clocks is encouraged to ensure matches will be finished in time. We will be quite strict on time management.
Chess clocks will be available at the tournament, or you can use an app on your phone.
If you play without a clock, and organisation checks and fears you may not finish in time a clock will be appointed.
If a clock is appointed, available time is split in half. All your moves, set ups, and everything else, need to be done in your time.
If your time has run out, you are only allowed to stand prone players up, and to turn stunned players into prone. No moving or dice are allowed on own initiative.
If somehow still your match is not finished in time (i.e. the 'Hurry Up Song' is over), no more dice may be rolled. and the score remains as is at that moment. The decisions of the organisation are final and non-negotiable.
Proxies & Unpainted teams
Proxies are not allowed. Your miniatures should resemble what they are supposed to be. If it looks like a goblin, it should be one. Positionals should be easily recognizable, preferably with colour-coded baserings.
If in doubt about what you are planning to bring, please contact us beforehand.
When you play with a team that is not fully painted your opponent gains 3 free dedicated fans for that game only. This rule is not optional.
Marking skills
Please use an appropriate way to make clear which player has which skill. Skill rings or bands are advised.
Dice
Please use dice that can be easily read from a distance. You must always let your opponent roll with your dice if he wishes to do so. Agree on what is a cocked dice with your opponent before the game starts - or use a dice cup/tower to avoid this problem altogether -
Probability calculators
Coaches are not allowed any apps or devices to calculate chances during their games.
