? All rounds are GG1, 50ss.

? Any models released in the app when registration opens will be allowed during the event. Official errata will be adopted as soon as it is in the app.

? The time limit for this event is 75 minutes per player (2:30 hours total). Time starts when the Attacker activates their first model or TO says to start, whatever happens first.

Event Policies

? In case of uneven players, Bye will be counted as a 7-3 win. First round Bye is randomized. Next round Byes are for the last player in the standing after each round

? Conceded games will be scored based on the current game state, or a 7-3 tie if no apparent score can be determined. See the FAQ for more info.

? Tiebreakers for players with equal TP will be: 1) Strength of Schedule, 2) Differential, and 3) Total VP.

? The player on top of the Longshanks pairing (from the tournament games list) is the defender.

? Games must be played within the time limit established in the player pack. It is assumed that the players will play using clocks, splitting time equally.

Event Pools

ROUND 1

Stuff the ballots / Standard

01 - Make sure they’re not found

08 - Lay the Bait

18 - Stake a claim

ROUND 2

Turf war / Flank

10 - Take the high ground

19 - Frame job

20 - Plant evidence

ROUND 3

Aetheric conduit / Flank

03 - Pure spite

07 - Caught red-handed

21 - Breakthrough

Clock Rules

Core Principles

? The clock runs for the player who is acting or thinking.

? You may pass the clock to your opponent at any time.

Rules for Clock Use

You are responsible for your own time.

? When you are done acting, it is your responsibility to pass the clock to your opponent.

Alternate end phases, scoring, and shared time

? Make note of who has the clock on the first instance of shared time. Alternate who has the clock during each subsequent instance.

? Pass the clock to your opponent if you are finished with shared time and they have not.

? When time runs out, you may no longer act.

If you clock out, you must finish your current action, then pass the clock to your opponent.

? Your opponent may continue to play until the game ends (until the last turn is scored, or their own time runs out).

Avoid pausing the clock.

? During a tournament, the clock may only be paused by the TO.

Sportsmanship Tips

? Verbally indicate whenever you pass the clock.

? Give your opponent a few seconds to cheat/stone. Then, pass the clock if they are thinking.

? If your opponent does not pass the clock to you, use verbal queues to remind them.

? Verbally indicate if you need thinking time during your opponent’s activation.

? You are responsible for your time, including noticing when the clock should be yours. Intentionally playing on your opponent’s time is cheating.

Clock Setup

When does the clock start?

? Start the clock when the player activating first begins their first activation of Turn 1.

When does the game end?

? Ideally, the game ends naturally, at the end of Turn 4.

? A new turn may not be started if both players have less than 5:00 minutes remaining. If that occurs, the current turn will be scored as the final turn of the game.

How much time is on the clock?

? Round time is split evenly between the players.

? Each player has 90 minutes.

? During a tournament, only a TO or judge may adjust the allotted playtime.

If You Clock Out

You may not...

? Activate models

? Declare actions

? Declare trigger

? Move models

? Choose to use “may” abilities on your models

? Cheat fate

? Use soulstones

? Draw cards

You may still...

? Score points

? Win the game

? Flip duels generated by your opponent

? Discard soulstones, cards, or markers from your opponent’s effects

? Resolve “must” abilities on your models that do not require moving models or flipping cards

Clocks FAQ

I forgot to pass the clock for one of my activations. What should I do?

? Some opponents will let you take an activation on their time, but they are not obligated to do so.

? Ultimately, it is your responsibility to manage your own time.

I regularly forget to pass the clock to my opponent and I’m not getting my full time. What should I do?

? Talk to your opponent and ask them to help you remember to pass the clock.

? If both players are struggling with the clocks, ask for a TO to help out. If no TO is available, they may designate a spectator to help.

? Passing the clock becomes muscle memory with practice. Pass time back and forth in your casual games without enforcing a “clock-out” time.

I think my opponent is intentionally playing on my time, or they are passing the clock without alerting me. What should I do?

? Call for a TO.

My opponent is passing the clock immediately after each flip. What should I do?

? Call for a TO.

Examples of Clock Use

Standard Play Example

Player A activates Titania, and begins attacking Mah Tucket. On the first attack, Player A is hitting on positives, so Player B cheats defensively. Since it only took Player B a couple seconds to determine his cheat, the clock stayed on Player A for the entire action.

On the second attack, Player A missed and cheated to hit. This generated Scamper effects from multiple models in Player B’s crew, so Player A passed the clock to Player B to resolve the Scampers.

On the third attack, Player A hit again, and now Mah could die if Titania hits severe damage. Player B says he needs a second to think, and Player A passes the clock to him. After a minute, Player B decides not to cheat, but spends a stone to put the attack on negs, passing the clock back to Player A. Player A flips severe anyways, and Player B spends another stone to reduce the damage. Since Player B didn’t need to take any time to think about it, the clock stayed on Player A for the reduction.

End Phase Example

Player A and Player B reach the end of Turn 1. Player A had the last activation, so the clock stays on him and the players make note of this.

Player A had little to do during the end phase, and he finishes his cleanup quickly. Player B is playing McMourning and is resolving poison on his crew, so Player A passes the clock to Player B. They flip initiative on Player B’s clock, but then Player A needs to think about cheating initiative, so Player B passes the clock back.

Next end phase, the clock starts on Player B (because it started on Player A last turn). Player A quickly resolves his cleanup, including stoning away some poison damage, before Player B finishes resolving his friendly poison. The clock stays on Player B the entire end phase.