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++ SPORTS ++

Note: These details are correct for 2010.


This category counts for 0-120 points.

Each round, each player will rate their opponent:

  • Exceptional Sports No issues. A perfect game with a great player. It was a real gaming high point for you, there was no stress, one of those magic games which is the whole reason you like this hobby so much. Looking back on the weekend, you'll remember this as one of the best games.
     
  • Good Sport: Minor issues. A good game, of the standard you expected of the weekend. A nice opponent with a fair army, the game flowed well, there were few issues and they were quickly sorted, and you had a good time playing. Most of your games should fall into this category. You came away satisfied.
     
  • Poor Sport: Major issues. A bad game. The opponent was overly argumentative, or kept information from you, or did strange things with dice, or never measured accurately. Even if his army was fair, his behaviour at the table made this a poor game for you.
     
  • Skull: Critical issues. If you feel that your opponent acted in a grossly unsportsmanlike manner, leaving you deeply angry or unhappy, then you can (if you must) award a Skull. Examples include outright cheating, heated arguments, etc. Skulls must be explained to the organiser, who will decide whether or not to approve them.

Each player will also rate their opponent's army:

  • Balanced. In your opinion, your opponent's army was fair and balanced for the Codex and for the 1200pts army size. You consider the choices to be reasonable, and not overpowered.
     
  • Unbalanced. In your opinion, your opponent's army was unbalanced. See below.

After Round 5, we will ask you to nominate your Star player for the first five rounds. You may only vote once. These votes will be used to resolve tied results for Best Sports.

Note: All sports votes are CONFIDENTIAL. If you want to discuss your sports votes with your opponent, you must wait until both results sheets have been filled out and handed in. If any opponent asks you how you have rated them, or suggest that they are giving you a good score in the hope that you will reciprocate, please report the player immediately.

++ ARMY BALANCE ++

We place no restrictions on composition. Please bring an army that you think is themed and fair.

But, in rounds 1 to 5, all players will be asked to inform us if their opponent's army was "Unbalanced"

If any army gets two or more peer votes as "Unbalanced", then the judges will pull out that list and assess it.

If they agree that the list is unbalanced, that player will lose points.

The final decision is the expert opinion of the judges, who know the difference between a cheesy Dark Eldar army and a normal Dark Eldar army (many players do not).

We're not going to define what we think is unbalanced, as the whole purpose of this system is to have no restrictions, yet encourage you to bring a reasonable army that you would be happy to face yourself.