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Minimum Points
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:47 pm
by guthroth
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
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 5:23 pm
by Robert241167
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
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 5:43 pm
by babyshark
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
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:21 pm
by zoltan
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).
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:39 pm
by david53
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.
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:52 pm
by dave_r
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
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:27 pm
by david53
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
