ARCANACON 40K

  
ARC:
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Register

Schedule

Terrain

Venue

 
40K:
Rules

I. Battle

II. Painting

III. Selection

IV. Sports

Prizes

 
WEEKEND:
Grudge
Night

Imperial
Front

Arcan-
apocalypse

Trade
Stands

 
HISTORY:
Champions

Gallery

History

Links

Miniature

Missions

Thanks

WATT

 

 
++ 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.

++ 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 - Back2Base-ix trade stand opens
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. If you are running late, call Mark on 0411 238-427.

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 last until 12:30pm. The Trombone of Doom will sound at midday, letting you know that there is only half an hour 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.

12:30pm - 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.

1:30pm - Briefing
Mission Two is unveiled! Jaws drop in astonishment.

1:45pm - ROUND TWO
Mission Two will last until 4:15pm. The Trombone of Doom will sound at 3:45pm.

4:15pm - Beer!
Beer is good. Providing, of course, that you have I.D.

4:20pm - Briefing
Mission Three is revealed! Stupid questions ensue. See note on beer, above.

4:30pm - ROUND THREE
Mission Three will conclude at 7:00pm. The Trombone of Doom will sound at 6:30pm.

7:00pm - The Arcanacon barbie
Eat your fill from the famous Arcanacon barbie. Vegetarians catered for also.

7:15pm - 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.

7:30pm - GRUDGE NIGHT!
Open gaming. Events include the Golden Fez (War All The Time vs. GW), and the SA vs. VIC cup. Feel free to use the tables and game on!

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

++ SUNDAY ++

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

8:45am - Secondhand Table opens
If you have something to sell, bag it, label it and bring it.

9:15am - Briefing
Mission Four is discussed. Many are fearful. Everyone feels better after a sing-a-along.

9:30am - ROUND FOUR
Mission Four finishes at midday, with the Trombone of Doom sounding at 11:30am.

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

12:15pm - Selection results posted
Selection scores will be posted up. Feel free to talk to the Army List judges about your score.

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

12:45pm - ROUND FIVE
Mission Five rages until 3:15pm. The Trombone of Doom will sound at 2:45pm.

3:15pm - Painting results posted
Painting scores will be posted up. Feel free to talk to the Painting judges about your results.

3:20pm - Briefing
The incredibly surprising Mission Six is announced. You'll never guess. Really.

3:30pm - ROUND SIX
The final mission will conclude at 7:00pm. The Trombone of Doom will sound at 6:30pm. Please make extra sure to fill in your results forms accurately, and get them in to the rego desk as soon as possible.

4:00pm - Beer!
Beer is good. Ah, beer.

6:00pm - 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.

6:15pm - 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!

6:30pm - THE AWARDS
The ceremony begins!

7:30pm - Conclusion
Mark clears the venue by playing cheesy Euro-trance music. It's over for another year.

++ MONDAY ++

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

9:00am - Arcanapocalypse!
Arrive by 9am to register and unpack!

9:30am - The Little Big One
Round One - small team games

1:00pm - Break
Lunch, and table rearrangement

2:00pm - The Big One
One battle, all players, APOCCCAAAALYPSE!!!

6:30pm - Pack up and prize giving
Awards, manly hugs, etc.

7:00pm - Close
That's it until 2010!