Frequently Asked Questions

Why is there a limit to only 8 players?
First, it has to do with the amount of table space in the Game Vault. Secondly, it helps keep the tournament length to a managble period of time. Finally, it helps the first time tournament players stay in until the day is finished.

What if the tournament roster fills up and I don't get to play?
First, I am very, very sorry. Secondly, there is an alternate list for gamers to be in a stand-by mode. If someone drops of the list before or at the torunament, then the alternate will get to play.

Don't tournaments usually have entry fees? Why is this one free?
To be honest, I want to see the Game Vault WH40K community become the top notch gaming scene in Virginia. After the completion of the first two WH40K tournaments at Game Vault, there have been some discussion and disagreement on how best to proceed with the next tournment. One of the goals of this tournament is to test the Games Workshop RTT system and see if everybody wants to pursue a full fledged Rogue Trader Tournment in the future. The "Young Bloods" may very well set the standard for great WH40K gaming in the area. Your feedback after the tournament will be very helpful in this regard. So bottom line is: we are begging you to play and will even cover your entry fee!

Why limit the armies to just 1000 points?
This gives newer players a chance to field an affordable army. It will also help keep the games from running too long, which may be a challenge for a new gamer in his or her first tournament.

Why limit the gaming table to 4x4 instead of 4x6?
This size is more appropriate for a 1000 point army. It also helps make for a faster game since there is less battleground to cover.

Will there be good terrain for the tables?
Oh yes.

Why is this tournament following the Rogue Trader Tournament format?
First of all, Games Workshop has a proven, well developed system for organizing and playing tournaments that most gamers can agree upon. Secondly, using the Games Workshop format saves alot of time organizing this tournament. Finally, by running this tournament in the Games Workshop format, the Game Vault will be better prepared to run a full fledged Rogue Trader Tournament in the future that will have Games Workshop staff and goodies in attendance.

Isn't a Rogue Trader Tournament format too aggressive for younger or newer gamers?
Not at all. Where the two previous WH40K tournaments focused purely on who won the most games, this tournament places additonal vaule on creativity, sportsmanship and army design. It rewards a hobbyist for more than just tactical play. It gives a chance for someone to shine in other areas even if he or she has lost alot. This tournament will help foster and develop good hobbyists that will be fun to play in the future and reallly help the Game Vault community become better.

Why can't a player that borrowed an army be awarded for the "Best Army" category?
The "Best Army" award should go to someone who put alot of time and effort into designing, building, and painting his or her own army.

What if only an odd number of players show up? Will there be any "byes" in this tournament?
No "byes" in this tournament. In the spirit of the Rogue Trader Tournament format, all gamers play all three games. If there is an odd number of players, then one of the Rules Judges will play a "ringer army" against the odd tournament gamer. The ringer army's score will not count, but it will allow the odd gamer out to still earn points for that round.