Format

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The tournament will consist of six (6) rounds, two rounds per day starting at 9.00am and 1.30pm.

  • Rules: DBM v3.0, including official amendments (released 25th March 2001) and Army Lists errata's issued by the authors.

  • Armies to be selected from any DBM Army Lists Books 1 to 4 (2nd edition), up to 1500AD and not exceeding 400AP

  • Two lists from the same army can be used, both must be drawn from the same date, nationality, dynasty, tribal grouping, geographic, regional, political sub-division and commander (if selection of any troop types is affected.)

  • The decision on which list to use in each round must be taken immediately after exchanging army details with your opponent (including date & nationality).

  • Table sizes 6’ by 4’ (1830 x 1220mm).

  • Players to provide their own terrain. The umpire reserves the right to reject any terrain pieces deemed inappropriate by design or layout.
  • Dice for each game will be provided by the organisers.
  • All figures must be appropriately based, painted and accurately depict the troops they represent.
  • Scoring will be the 0-32 BHGS. Score sheets will be provided. <click here to download Excel score sheet>.
  • Duration:   3 hours 30 minutes +0-30 mins random overtime.
  • Draw will be be standard Swiss Chess with Accelerated Pairings (first two rounds only). <click here for details>
  • All games will be expected to achieve a minimum 12 bounds per player. At the three hour mark of each round, any game not reaching 10 bounds/player will go to 3 minute Blitz. Refer to the <tournament guidelines> for details.

How-To-Enter
You can only enter this championship by;

(1)              Sending an entry form with payment to CANCON CGS, download entry form <click here>

(2)              Lodging a list directly with the SAAW List Checker by the deadline 30th December.
Late entries will be penalised.

Any questions about your entry should be directed to the CANCON CGS organisers. 
Questions regarding your army list or rules should be directed to SAAW List Checker (contact details below.)

Submitting Army Lists

Army lists must be submitted in a legible format, clearly identifying all options relevant to the composition of your army such as; exact date, race/nationality (eg. Spartan), geographical region (eg. Galerius’ Eastern army) and/or commander (eg. Attila, Duke William). Both selections from your list must comply with these same options. Also include climate and aggression factor.

The two selections from your list must be submitted with the following;

  1. Complete summary of all troop types using correct descriptions (as per their list), individual points values and an overall summation of points that does not exceed 400AP. [Identify all double based elements.]

  2. Breakdown by commands with allocation of all elements including baggage (inc. type of baggage), the total element equivalents and demoralistion level for each command. Include the same for the whole army as well.

Lists failing to provide the above details will be returned for resubmission. Once an army list has been submitted it may not be changed or altered other than to correct any errors discovered by the list checker. The list checker’s decision is final.  If using email, please include your list as attached spreadsheet or text file. We do not use DBMw software.

SAAW List Checker -         Email address:             saaw_list_checker@yahoo.com.au
Postal address:            26 Henty Street, Brunswick 3056 VIC

Teams Events: Individual teams – 3 players, State teams - 4 players (as selected by their respective state SAAW reps). Individual Team entries to be submitted prior to round 1 to tournament umpire.

Trophies to be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd placings, Best Performing Player and teams placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Prize Vouchers provided by Essex Miniatures Australia, figures provided by Essex Miniatures and trophy painting by HCH Figures.

“Best Performing Player” will be awarded to the competitor who best performs above their pre-tournament ranking (prize voucher by BlackTree Design.)  The "Porus" award (trophy sponsored by NFAWG, prize voucher from Miniature World Maker) will be given to that player who defeats a higher ranked player with the largest differential between their rankings.

Organising committee for the SAAW:

Scott Nicholas               (03) 9739 8616 AH         scottn@alphalink.com.au
Ross Dawe - Umpire      (08) 8281 3125 AH         ross.dawe@dsto.defence.gov.au
David Young                  (02) 4464 2792               davidgyoung@bigpond.com

SAAW Website:      http://www.nwa.org.au/dbx/SAAW/

Society Of Australian Ancients Wargamers (SAAW) – The SAAW is a nationally organised committee of elected representatives from most states. Its aim is to promote miniature figurines table-top Ancient wargaming in Australia, coordinate our national championship and liaise with international wargaming events. All Ancient/Medieval wargamers are encouraged to register (no fee) and join our mailing list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAAW/ for discussions or updates.

Sponsors:    the SAAW gratefully acknowledges sponsorship from the following companies –

Essex Miniatures Australia         www.essexminiatures.com.au
HCH Figure Painting                   www.hchfigures.com
Miniature World Maker               www.miniatureworldmaker.com.au