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++ SCHEDULE ++

Here is the projected schedule for the weekend. Final times may vary, depending on how things go during the day.

++ FRIDAY ++

1:00pm - Set-up begins at venue
Volunteers are much appreciated! If you have the day off and can help out, we would love to see you.

2:00pm - GW truck arrives
Tabletops unloaded at venue. Strong men needed.

Midnight - Bedtime
Go to bed. Don't paint all night the day before the tournament or we'll kick your arse.

++ SATURDAY ++

8:00am - Venue opens
The venue is open at 8:00am. If you have pledged terrain, your name will be on your table.

8:30am - Registration opens
We will start taking money as soon as we are able. Please be patient, as the queue will be long. Hand in your army background with your name on it when you sign up.

9:00am - Trade stands open
Actually, they'll probably still be setting up, but check it out!

9:30am - Registration closes
You must arrive at the venue before this time or else we will assume you are no longer playing.

9:40am - Briefing
Welcome to the event! Everything you need to know about the weekend, and Mission One in particular. When the teddy bear loses his head, the gaming begins. "Kill, kill, kill!"

10:00am - ROUND ONE
Mission One will conclude at 12:15pm. The Trombone of Doom will sound at midday, letting you know that there is only 15 mins remaining. As soon as you have finished your game, please return your Battle and Sports forms to the rego desk, even before you begin packing up.

12:15pm - Lunch & Player's Choice judging
Lunch is good. There is a canteen at the venue.
During lunch, please set up your army on your designated table, and leave your badge with your army. Then, check out all the other armies, and make your three selections for Player's Choice.

1:15pm - Briefing
Mission Two is unveiled! Jaws drop in astonishment.

1:30pm - ROUND TWO
Mission Two will conclude at 3:45pm. The Trombone of Doom will sound at 3:30pm.

4:00pm - Briefing
Mission Three is revealed! Stupid questions ensue.

4:15pm - ROUND THREE
Mission Three will conclude at 6:30pm. The Trombone of Doom will sound at 6:15pm.

6:30pm - The Arcanacon barbie
Eat your fill from the famous Arcanacon barbie. Vegetarians catered for also.

7:00pm - Day One Battle Results posted
We will post the Battle Points for Missions One to Three. Please check your results and ensure that they are accurate.

7:00pm - GRUDGE NIGHT!
Open gaming. Feel free to use the tables and game on, or come along and heckle at the Golden Fez (War All The Time vs. GW).

12:00 midnight - Venue closes
Sleep is good. Mmm, sleep.

++ SUNDAY ++

8:30am - Venue opens
It's on for another big day!

9:00am - Secondhand Table opens
If you have something to sell, bag it, label it and bring it.

9:30am - Briefing
Mission Four is discussed. Many are fearful. Everyone feels better after a sing-a-along.

9:45am - ROUND FOUR
Mission Four conclude at midday, with the Trombone of Doom sounding at 11:45am.

12:00 midday - Lunch
Today it is the 40K players' turn to stampede the canteen before the roleplayers arrive.

12:30pm - Briefing
Mission Five is announced. What fresh madness is this? Grown men weep.

12:45pm - ROUND FIVE
Mission Five will conclude at 3:00pm. The Trombone of Doom will sound at 2:45pm.

3:00pm - Painting results posted
Painting scores will be posted up. Feel free to talk to the Painting judges about your results.

3:10pm - Briefing
The incredibly surprising Mission Six is announced.

3:15pm - ROUND SIX
The final mission will conclude at 5:30pm. The Trombone of Doom will sound at 5:15pm. Please make extra sure to fill in your results forms accurately, and get them in to the rego desk as soon as possible.

3:30pm - Selection results posted
Selection scores will be posted up. If you have lost points, it is because 2 or more players found your army overpowered and the judges agreed. We will not discuss the details, you can work it out for yourself.

5:30pm - Pack up
We appreciate it if everyone can help load the tabletops into the GW truck. As soon as the venue is clear, the awards will start.

5:45pm - Day Two Battle Results posted
We will post the Battle Points for Missions Four to Six. Please check your results and ensure that they are accurate. There will be no recounts after we start the prize giving!

6:00pm - THE AWARDS
The ceremony begins! Countdown, prizes, special awards, and more.

7:30pm - Conclusion
It's over for another year.