Adepticon Model Policy for 2014

[lordgoober]

Well,  with this unfortunate demise of Specialist Games models from the GW line,  starting next year I will have a very clear set of "proxy models"  rules for the BFG tournament so we can start branching out from the official models as there is no real reason to defend GW's models at this point.  My intention is going to be to hash this out with the local Chicagoland crew by September/October at the latest.  I will also be taking input here.

[Jimmy Zimms]

Huzzah! 

[RaptorEvolved]

WELL more power to us then as gamers! also get back to me about that caimpagn map I sent you

[lordgoober]

Ok.  Having seen those GZG Islamic Federation ships that look like they can fit as Necron ships,  here is the first rule I'm going to put in for Adepticon 2014 at this point. 

Proxy Ship Rule 1:  If you use non GW ships or converted ships (mainly tyranids for the converted ships) on the flying stand base you MUST have what ship class the ship represents clearly visible.

[Gothmog Lord of Balrogs]

I plan on attending Adepticon in 2014.

I would say a key rule would be to enforce a standard base size (or at least a range w/ a min/max per class). And scale of the models is another important thing.

As for specifics, I think you should wait it out a little and see if a common consensus if reached on what are suitable proxies over the next few months.

[horizon]

Hi,
Base size has always been standard:
1-9 hits: small base
10+ hits: large base

[Gothmog Lord of Balrogs]

Hi,
Base size has always been standard:
1-9 hits: small base
10+ hits: large base

Yes, but using proxies they may or may not have GW flying bases and the actual physical size can be different, which can make a possible difference, especially over several turns.

[afterimagedan]

Let me know. I will make you some stands.

[horizon]

I-need-lots-of-small-flying-bases-----

[lordgoober]

As I said,  this is just the first rule.  Of course things will continue to get hashed out more.  We're not even a month past adepticon at this point.  I'm thinking we'll wait until Draxtar Games opens up in Batavia to get things rolling more.

[AndrewChristlieb]

Ok.  Having seen those GZG Islamic Federation ships that look like they can fit as Necron ships,  here is the first rule I'm going to put in for Adepticon 2014 at this point. 

Proxy Ship Rule 1:  If you use non GW ships or converted ships (mainly tyranids for the converted ships) on the flying stand base you MUST have what ship class the ship represents clearly visible.

What does this actually mean? Must it be obvious from the model? Or must the models be obviously different enough from themselves that you can tell them apart and you have must be able to inform your opponents of their class?

[lordgoober]

more like little label or marking saying "scythe" or "kraken, claws" or something like that.

[starfox1701]

At the very least you should have cruiser, destroyer, or battleships.

[Gothmog Lord of Balrogs]

The size should say that.

If you have names on the base, you could just give your opponent a roster with names linked to classes

[KILLFRENZY]

I've been meaning to ask about this. Just as well...

I'm a few bases short and was wondering; what are the exact specifications for the bases? Is it like 25 mm/40 mm?