Glorfindel schrieb:

The 6th Jan III Sobieski Tournament in Wilanów, "By Fire and Sword Singles Championships 2018"


Date: 12h-13th May 2017

For the sixth time on behalf of Wargamer company and The Museum of the Palace at Wilanów we would like to invite you to take part in International By Fire and Sword Singles Championships 2018

Information about Player's Package and Entry Fee

Every Player participating in the Championships will receive miniature of historical commander and printed rules* of his Task Force (we'll show you this miniature in March) and second miniature - for now it's a secret.

Those rules will not be published by us in any form at least in a time of 3 months. Also miniature will not be available in Ducats Catalogue etc as least for 3 months. Those rules will be allowed in any BFaS official tournament.


In addition every Player will receive 10 Ducats.


Entry fee: 15 Euro

You may also buy special T-shirts we'll prepare for Championships.They will cost 15 euro each and are will be available in S, M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL sizes. We'll be collecting your orders by the 1st of May.


RULES

I. ENTRIES
I. Send your entries to the following email address: michal@wargamer.pl

The entry should include:
- Name and surname of the player
- City / Country
- Chosen faction
- up to 3 Skirmish lists (see Army Composition) they need to prepared in Army Creator http://www.ac.fireandsword.wargamer.pl
- Information on the chosen entry package
- T-shirt size (if you want to buy it)

This information should be sent not later than 01.05.2018.

It is possible to send the entry later but in such case the player may send only one Skirmish list;

Information should also be posted in this thread along with the nation you will play;

Please make entry fee payments to the following bank account:

Konrad Sosiński
PL 36 1560 0013 2514 1184 4000 0002

SWIFT CODE: GBGCPLPK

or the Paypal account: kontakt@wargamer.pl

At the moment we have a limit of 80 participants.
The participation will be decided by the order of payments.
The list of admitted tournament participants shall be systematically updated.

II. PLAN OF THE TOURNAMENT

Making payment for tournament and sending corrected and approved roosters mean that you are officially registered.

Pairs for the first battle will be announced no later than on the 11th of May

The tournament includes 5 battles. 3 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday

Saturday

Players will be allowed to enter the tournament hall at 9.00

10.00 – 12.00 First battle

13.00 -15.00 Second battle

16.00 - 18.00 Third battle

Sunday

Players will be allowed to enter the tournament hall at 9.30

10.00 - 12.00 Fourth battle

13.00 – 15.00 Fifth battle

17.00 End of the tournament and award ceremony.

During the breaks catering will be available at the tournament hall; also there are restaurants in the vicinity of the museum. There will also be some attractions and events prepared for you by us and the Museum.


III. General Rules:
1. Games will be played at the Skirmish Level using the materials from “By Fire and Sword. Player's edition” rulebook, “The Deluge” , "Armies of the By Fire and Sword", "Warsaw 1656" and "Danish Wars 1657-1660" supplements as well as additional Skirmish list published on BFaS page.
2. The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Swedish army lists from the main rulebook are replaced in whole by the lists from “The Deluge” supplement;
3. Limited ammunition rules (written down) and all optional rules (excluding: Average Rolls and Group Orders) will be used, unless both players decide otherwise.
4. "Small Skirmish Force" rule is modified. You can play against this Skirmish with any Force (it doesn't have 7FPS or less) however any Small Skirmish Force can use an optional rule "Choosing an effects"
5. “Scenarios” chapter from “By Fire and Sword. Player's edition” rulebook shall be used.
6. In the first battle the pairs shall be drawn so that armies of the same nations do not fight against each other. In the following battles players will be paired according to points scored, so that armies of the same nations do not fight against each other. If the difference between players is more than 1 Large Point, or there is no possibility to pair otherwise there might be a situation where 2 players with the same army play against one another.


IV. Army Composition:
1. Army lists published in the By Fire and Sword main rulebook, "The Deluge” , "Armies of the By Fire and Sword"," Warsaw 1656" and "Danish Wars 1657-1660" supplements  plus those published at BFAS website can be used in the tournament, excluding forces with the Convoy Special Rule.
2. A Small Skirmish Force is a force with an appropriate Special Rule or with 4 or less FSP;
3. In every battle you may use a different version of the Skirmish Force list of the nation of your choice. The version is chosen after you get to know what nation you will be facing.
4. The players are obliged to have their printed Skirmish Force lists.
5. The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army will be divided into Polish, Lithuanian, Courland and Danzig armies.
6. In addition to their army the players should also bring as many field fortifications models as may be necessary for them. If a player does not have such fortifications they may not use them in a game.

V. Appearance of the Army:
1. Armies must be completely painted and have their bases finished.
2. WYSIWYG rule is in force. Shields and arquebuses are excluded from the WYSIWYG rule (in case of cavalry). This equipment is barely visible so it will not cause confusion.
3. A complete ban on proxies is in force – that is using a model of one formation as a model of another formation.
4. The tournament is organized by Wargamer company and only Wargamer figures can be used. This does not apply to terrain elements, obstacles and field fortifications.
5. Conversions are allowed. You need to notify the head referee about them in advance and he will decide whether to allow them on the tournament.

VI. Points:
Players score Small Points in a battle according to the level of victory. The payer that lost receives 0 SP, and the winner gets the difference between the points he scored and the points scored by the opponent.
Large Points are granted for the level of victory or defeat:
0 – Historical defeat
1 – Strategic defeat
2 – Tactical defeat
3 - Draw
4 – Tactical victory
5 - Strategic victory
6 – Historical victory

in addition Players can get the following achievements:

 "Undefeated" – did not loose a single battle on the tournament +1 Big Point.
- "Conqueror" – scored more small points than his opponent in every battle +1 Big Point.
- "Destroyer of Armies" – lost more battles than he won (here a draw with opponent’s advantage is treated as a loss) -1 Big Point.
- "Sluggish" – none of his battles lasted until the end (6/8 turns or wiping out the enemy/surrendering) - 1 Big Point.

Classification Rules:
1. The classification is made according to Large Points.
2. If several players have the same number of Large Points the classification is decided by Small Points.
3.If there is still a tie the classification is decided by the result of a direct game between those players (number of Small Points in this game).
4The number of historical victories, then strategic victories, then tactical victories
5. If there is still a tie the classification is decided by fate (we will draw the winner for example by a throw of a coin – the winner gets the higher place and the looser gets the Wargamer ducat that was thrown).

VII. Prizes

I Place

Baton - main trophy
Diploma
Sobieski's statuette
T-shirt
Mug
500 PLN in choosen Wargamer's products*
Special miniature for each strategic or historical victory**


II Place

Diploma
Sobieski's statuette
T-shirt
Mug
350 PLN in chosen Wargamer's products*
Special miniature for each strategic or historical victory**


III Place

Diploma
Sobieski's statuette
T-shirt
Mug
200 PLN in chosen Wargamer's products*
Special miniature for each strategic or historical victory**

IV-VIII Places

Diploma
Mug
100PLN in chosen Wargamer's products*
Special miniature for each strategic or historical victory**

*By Fire and Sword, Anno Domini 1666 and Hot&Dangerous
** This year we don't award players with Ducats for their victories, instead of it each strategic or historical victory brings 1 special miniature

PARTICIPANTS:

1.Karl, USA
2.Maurice, USA
3.Olofeus, T-shirt XL, Finland
4.Edslave, The Netherlands
5.Hrothgar, The Netherlands
6.Krajarek
7.Enma
8. Szeperd,T-shirt M
9. UlfNitjsefni, T-shirt  XL, R iconRON (Litwa)
10. Robson, T-shirt  L,  iconRON (Litwa).
11. Gervaz
12.Stanisław Podstawski
13. Krzysztof Kacprzak,T-shirt XL,  iconKOZ
14. Zk1944, T-shirt XXXL and L
15. Iluzagin, the Netherlands, T-shirt L


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Glorfindel schrieb:
The 4th Jan III Sobieski Tournament in Wilanów, "By Fire and Sword Singles Championships 2016"


Date: 2nd-3rd April 2016

For the fourth time on behalf of Wargamer company and The Museum of the Palace at Wilanów we would like to invite you to take part in By Fire and Sword Singles Championships 2016.

Entry fee

information will be published in a few days

RULES

I. ENTRIES
I. Send your entries to the following email address: sales@wargamer.pl .

The entry should include:
- Name and surname of the player
- City / Country
- Chosen faction
- up to 3 Skirmish lists (see Army Composition)
- Information on the chosen entry package
- T-shirt size (if you want to buy it)

The entries should be sent only in the form of the PLAYER’S CARD and description.

You can download PLAYER’S CARD here:

Polish version:

http://oim.wargamer.pl/pl/download/pozos...olska.html

English version:

http://www.fireandsword.wargamer.pl/inde...yers-sheet

Please describe how your Skirmish Forces have been created (step by step).

For example:

Crown Skirmish (1649-52)
I'm changing 3-bases strong pancerni banner from the base of Skirmish to 2-bases strong elite pancerni banner and I'm changing one 3-bases strong cossack-style banner for 3-bases strong dragoon company. I'm adding 2 bases to two 2-bases strong cossack-style banners for 1FPS.. etc


This information should be sent not later than 21.03.2016.

It is possible to send the entry later but in such case the player may send only one Skirmish list;

Information should also be posted in this thread along with the nation you will play;

Please make entry fee payments to the following bank account:

Konrad Sosiński
36 1560 0013 2514 1184 4000 0002

or the Paypal account: kontakt@wargamer.pl

At the moment we have a limit of 80 participants. The limit might be increased slightly but this depends on the Museum and we are waiting for a confirmation. The participation will be decided by the order of payments. The list of admitted tournament participants shall be systematically updated.

II. PLAN OF THE TOURNAMENT

Making payment for tournament and sending corrected and approved roosters mean that you are officially registered.

Pairs for the first battle will be announced on Friday evening.

The tournament includes 5 battles. 3 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday

Saturday

Players will be allowed to enter the tournament hall at 8.30

10.00 – 12.00 First battle

13.00 -15.00 Second battle

16.00 - 18.00 Third battle

Sunday

Players will be allowed to enter the tournament hall at 9.30

10.00 - 12.00 Fourth battle

13.00 – 15.00 Fifth battle

17.00 End of the tournament and award ceremony.

During the breaks catering will be available at the tournament hall; also there are restaurants in the vicinity of the museum. There will also be some attractions and events prepared for you by us and the Museum.

III. General Rules:
1. Games will be played at the Skirmish Level using the materials from “By Fire and Sword” main rulebook, “The Deluge” and "Armies of the By Fire and Sword" supplements, FAQ and Errata.
2. The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Swedish army lists from the main rulebook are replaced in whole by the lists from “The Deluge” supplement;
3. Limited ammunition rules (written down) and all optional rules (excluding: Average Rolls and Group Orders) will be used, unless both players decide otherwise.
4. "Small Skirmish Force" rule is modified. You can play against this Skirmish with any Force (it doesn't have 7FPS or less) however any Small Skirmish Force can use an optional rule "Choosing an effects"
5. “Scenarios” chapter from “The Deluge” supplement shall be used, excluding The Convoy scenario;
6. In the first battle the pairs shall be drawn so that armies of the same nations do not fight against each other. In the following battles players will be paired according to points scored, so that armies of the same nations do not fight against each other. If the difference between players is more than 1 Large Point, or there is no possibility to pair otherwise there might be a situation where 2 players with the same army play against one another.

IV. Army Composition:
1. Army lists published in the By Fire and Sword main rulebook, "The Deluge” and "Armies of the By Fire and Sword" supplements and also at BFAS website can be used in the tournament, excluding forces with the Convoy Special Rule.
2. A Small Skirmish Force is a force with an appropriate Special Rule or with 4 or less FSP;
3. In every battle you may use a different version of the Skirmish Force list of the nation of your choice. The version is chosen after you get to know what nation you will be facing.
4. The players are obliged to have readable Skirmish Force lists with:
a) Force Strength Points of the whole Skirmish Force
b) Force Cohesion
c) Reconnaissance Points
In order to make it easier for referees to check the lists each Skirmish Force should be described with a name, level used and additional operations such as: adding bases, exchange of units etc.
5. The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth army will be divided into Polish, Lithuanian, Courland and Danzig armies.
6. In addition to their army the players should also bring as many field fortifications models as may be necessary for them. If a player does not have such fortifications they may not use them in a game.

V. Appearance of the Army:
1. Armies must be completely painted and have their bases finished.
2. WYSIWYG rule is in force. Shields and arquebuses are excluded from the WYSIWYG rule (in case of cavalry). This equipment is barely visible so it will not cause confusion.
3. A complete ban on proxies is in force – that is using a model of one formation as a model of another formation.
4. The tournament is organized by Wargamer company and only Wargamer figures can be used. This does not apply to terrain elements, obstacles and field fortifications.
5. Conversions are allowed. You need to notify the head referee about them in advance and he will decide whether to allow them on the tournament.

VI. Points:
Players score Small Points in a battle according to the level of victory. The payer that lost receives 0 SP, and the winner gets the difference between the points he scored and the points scored by the opponent.
Large Points are granted for the level of victory or defeat:
0 – Historical defeat
1 – Strategic defeat
2 – Tactical defeat
3 - Draw
4 – Tactical victory
5 - Strategic victory
6 – Historical victory

in addition Players can get the following achievements:

"Undefeated" – did not loose a single battle on the tournament +1 Big Point.
- "Conqueror" – scored more small points than his opponent in every battle +1 Big Point.
- "Destroyer of Armies" – lost more battles than he won (here a draw with opponent’s advantage is treated as a loss) -1 Big Point.
- "Sluggish" – none of his battles lasted until the end (6/8 turns or wiping out the enemy/surrendering) - 1 Big Point.

Classification Rules:
1. The classification is made according to Large Points.
2. If several players have the same number of Large Points the classification is decided by Small Points.
3.If there is still a tie the classification is decided by the result of a direct game between those players (number of Small Points in this game).
4The number of historical victories, then strategic victories, then tactical victories
5. If there is still a tie the classification is decided by fate (we will draw the winner for example by a throw of a coin – the winner gets the higher place and the looser gets the Wargamer ducat that was thrown).

VII. Prizes

TBA later

initial list of participants:

1.Norbert_t
2.Jarema
3.Solider
4.Olbracht
5.Wasil
6.Gajowy
7.Masakrator
8.Avallar
9.Lubelak
10.Zk1944
11.Blak
12.Skoscianski
13.Cichy
14.Szwedzki
15.Mattski80
16. Olofeus
17. Firecrack
18.Hrothgar
19. Pkropka
20.BlackLegion
21. Ryo Tsurugi
22. Edslave
23. Sowabud
24. Geralt
25. Emen75
26. Enma
27. Julfdi
28. Gomi
29. Iluzagin
30. michal1968
31. Adek
32. Sebaar
33. NetCop
34. Alexandros
35. Piotroslav
36. Lajon
37.Winterwar
38. Peter Dziallas
39. Zenek
40.Ordyniec
41. Ronnie
42. Aden.
43. Roland
44. Michael
45. Kim
46. Szeperd
47. Restauro
48. Kozacyzna
49. Hetman
50. Pnzr
51. Orris
52. Najemnik
53. Karl
54.TailStomper
55. Artois
56. Mario
57.Hipolitowski
58.bartomeusz123
57.Hipolitowski
58.bartomeusz123
59.Wicio
60. Maciek Z.
61. Anders