Minimum Points

guthroth · Post by **guthroth** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:47 pm

Ok, following on from my 'One-Day Competition' Thread what is the minimum points value that would be reasonable working from the existing army list books ?

I'm ruling out the 'starter' armies because they vary too much, so would 650 points (maximum 3 generals) work ?

Pete

Robert241167 · Post by **Robert241167** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 5:23 pm

Hi Pete

Hammy currently runs 650 points at 2.5 hours per game so we get a good 3 games in a one day competition.

He imposes no maximums on the generals but at 650 points I've not known anyone voluntarily take 4.

Rob

babyshark · Post by **babyshark** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 5:43 pm

I have run a number of 650 point tournament, and find them to be an interesting variation on the usual 800 points. I usually have the rounds run 3 hours.

Changing the table size can be fun, too, also for the variety. A lot depends on what you are trying to encourage with the tournament. As an example, 650 points on a regular 6x4 table pretty much demands CV and LH armies, and it gives those armies all the room they need to zoom around.

I have never limited the number of generals, and don't think there is any need to do it. Someone who takes 4 generals at 650 points will either use them very well or, well, won't ever do that again.

Marc

zoltan · Post by **zoltan** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:21 pm

Down under we are having a spate of 650 point tournaments in either 2.5 (fast Kiwis) or 3.5 hours (slow Ozzies). No max on generals although typically there are 3 and often 4 generals. Two wags recently went for just 1 (IC) and 2 generals (TC and FC for flank march).

david53 · Post by **david53** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:39 pm

Why limit generals 650 points is a limit enought I have played in most if not all 650 points and never seen anyone take more than 3 but it should be down to the player IMO.

dave_r · Post by **dave_r** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:52 pm

david53 wrote:Why limit generals 650 points is a limit enought I have played in most if not all 650 points and never seen anyone take more than 3 but it should be down to the player IMO.

I've taken four before

david53 · Post by **david53** » Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:27 pm

dave_r wrote:
david53 wrote:Why limit generals 650 points is a limit enought I have played in most if not all 650 points and never seen anyone take more than 3 but it should be down to the player IMO.
I've taken four before

Don't know how I missed you dave