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NOVA Open 2015
Lord of the Rings and Hobbit
Draft Primer
NOVA Open 2015
Lord of the Rings and Hobbit
Draft Primer and Rules
The following document includes rules and information to
help prepare for and offer input on the 2015 NOVA
Open’s Lord of the Rings and Hobbit Events. Your
questions and input are welcome via e-mail at
novaopen@gmail.com.
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The NOVA Open 2015: September 3 – 6, 2015Table of Contents
Primer Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Event Schedule …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Award Ceremony …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
A Word on Prize Support & Sponsorship ………………………………………………………………….. 3
1.0 Lord of the Rings/Hobbit at 2015 NOVA Open
1.1 Army Lists .……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
1.2 Registration .……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
1.3 Terrain .……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
1.4 Proxies & Conversions .………………………………………………………….…….. 4
1.5 FAQs .……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
2.0 Lord of the Rings/Hobbit Event Information
2.1 Mordor’s Arena .…………………………...…………………………………………….. 6
2.2 Middle Earth’s Deadliest Heroes ..…...…………………………………………….. 7
2.3 Chaos in Arda .…………………………...…………………………………………….. 8
2.4 Lord of the Rings Doubles ………………...…………………………………………….. 9
2.5 Lord of the Rings Grand Tournament …....…………………………………………….. 10
2.6 Battles in Middle Earth ………………...…………………………………………….. 11
2.7 War of the Ring .…………………………...…………………………………………….. 12
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The NOVA Open 2015: September 3 – 6, 2015Primer Introduction
This draft primer for Lord of the Rings/Hobbit events at the NOVA Open is subject to updates through August
1, 2015. The final schedule, rules, missions, prizes and army construction requirements for participation in the
event will be published in place of the Draft Primer
at that time.
Sportsmanship at the NOVA Open
Event Schedule The NOVA Open prides itself on a tradition of
2015 LotR/Hobbit Schedule sportsmanship, and on the high marks attendees year
MORDOR’S ARENA:
after year give to the atmosphere and sportsmanship
Thursday, September 3, 12:00pm – 4:00pm experienced at the NOVA Open.
To that end:
MIDDLE EARTH’S DEADLIEST HEROES: Speaking on Sportsmanship and what constitutes a
Thursday, September 3, 6:00pm – 9:00pm true winner, Jesse Owens once said,
"[Winning] starts with complete command of the
CHAOS IN ARDA: fundamentals. Then it takes desire, determination,
Friday, September 4, 12:00pm – 4:00pm discipline, and self-sacrifice. And finally, it takes a
great deal of love, fairness and respect for your
LORD OF THE RINGS DOUBLES: fellow man. Put all these together, and even if you
Friday, September 4, 6:00pm – 9:00pm don't win, how can you lose?"
At the Open, we understand that not every player will
LORD OF THE RINGS GRAND TOURNAMENT: become best friends. However, we do ask that you
Saturday, September 5 treat your fellow competitors with the respect you
Round 1: 10:00am – 12:00pm would accord a peer while you are here.
Round 2: 1:00pm – 3:00pm NOVA event organizers would prefer that you restrict
Round 3: 3:30pm – 5:30pm your battles to the tabletop and that every game end
Sunday, September 6 with a hearty handshake!
Round 5: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Round 6:1:30pm – 3:30pm
Award Ceremony
Sunday 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Broad details about the schedule for the NOVA Open 2015 can be found by going to the NOVA Open website,
following the NOVA Open biweekly newsletters and/or by clicking on the “Schedule” link found on site:
novaopen@gmail.com.
You are strongly encouraged to check out the wide variety of tournaments, seminars, and events available to
players who are also participating in the LotR/Hobbit events. Tournaments are scheduled in such a way to
permit attendees to also spend their time at the NOVA Open attending a wide range of miniature art and
hobby seminars, watching demos, supporting the Charitable Foundation activities and consideration of
participation in other events.
For those attendees with excellent hobby skills already developed, there is also the Capital Palette Miniature
Art Competition. With accomplished and recognized artists as the chief judges, this event enables Infinity
players to showcase their best work, and compete for category-based prize packages worth hundreds of
dollars in value, including such perks as Grex airbrushes and more.
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The NOVA Open 2015: September 3 – 6, 2015A Word on Prize Support & Sponsorship
All prizes and awards packages are provided through the generosity of the NOVA Open’s partners, sponsors,
and vendors. Please share in our appreciation for their support of the community by patronizing their vendor
spaces, online stores and/or store fronts.
1.0 Lord of the Rings/Hobbit at 2015 NOVA Open
1.1 Army Lists
Tournament sheets will be available at the Judge’s Table. Pre-generated lists are also acceptable, but must
be legible. All lists will be validated by the Judge prior to the first round of each tournament. All lists must
follow the current rules for the Hobbit Strategy Battle game and Sourcebooks produced by Games
Workshop.
Army Composition for Doubles and Grand Sportsmanship at the NOVA Open
Tournament: Every player may only pick units The NOVA Open prides itself on a tradition of
from a maximum of two factions from any of the sportsmanship, and on the high marks attendees year
Lord of the Rings or Hobbit Range. Additionally, if after year give to the atmosphere and sportsmanship
they pick another faction beyond the first, then experienced at the NOVA Open.
that second faction must have at least 12 models To that end:
in its warband. The Exceptions to all these rules
Speaking on Sportsmanship and what constitutes a
are the following factions (You can have two
true winner, Jesse Owens once said,
factions and still ally in these):
"[Winning] starts with complete command
Thorin's Company of the fundamentals. Then it takes desire,
Champions of Erebor determination, discipline, and self-
The Fellowship sacrifice. And finally, it takes a great deal
The White Council of love, fairness and respect for your
Wanderers of the Wild fellow man. Put all these together, and
Denizens of the Dark even if you don't win, how can you lose?"
The Three Trolls
At the Open, we understand not set of opponents will
1.2 Registration end their games as best friends. However, we do ask
30 minutes before the scheduled start of an that you treat your fellow competitors with the respect
event: Army list(s) may be turned in at the Judges’ you would accord a peer while you are here.
desk. This will register you for that event. A last NOVA event organizers request that you restrict your
call for army lists will occur 10 minutes prior to battles to the tabletop and end every game with a
the event start time. At 5 minutes prior to the hearty handshake!
event start time, army lists will no longer be
accepted in order to allow list validation and
pairings to be made before the event start time. The NOVA Open Event Lead may make exceptions to this
rule at his/her discretion. For instance, if there is an odd number of players and another player would
even this out, etc.
NOTE: Players may not turn in army lists for another player; everyone has to turn in their own list.
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The NOVA Open 2015: September 3 – 6, 20151.3 Terrain
Terrain at the NOVA Open has been designed to combine a pleasing aesthetic and playability. The
following terrain guidelines are in effect for the duration of the NOVA Open:
• The Judges will set up all terrain before each game begins.
• Players may not bring their own terrain to the events.
1.4 Proxies and Conversions
Converted models are ok as long as permission is given by the judges during registration. The
guidelines we will follow are:
• Conversions must be similar in size and aesthetics to the actual model produced by Games
Workshop. If the model does not exist in the Games Workshop products, then the model
must be the height and size of similarly sized models. They may be vague, but there are too
many different possible conversions to list all of them here.
• Conversions can be made from any product line.
• Models may not be converted to use weapons and wargear that did not come in the
original box for the model. If the original model does not exist, then the closest similar
model within the faction will be used to determine this (ie: Corsair Reavers can only be
equipped with what Corsairs can have for free)
Proxies are one Games Workshop model taking the place of another. This will be stricter on their
acceptance:
• Heroes can be proxied if the proxied model is the same race as the real miniature. If it is
not the same race, then get approval with a judge.
• Proxied models must be equipped with the exact wargear of the real model.
• Warrior models may be proxied but make sure your opponent is very clear on what they
are.
1.5 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I change my faction that I am playing during a single event?
A: You cannot change your list during the events at any time. The list you bring is what you keep.
Q: How are rules disputes handled?
A: Rules disputes should be settled with a judge.
Q: How do we mitigate unfair advantages of certain factions and the terrain?
A: Having the players alternate to place terrain should handle most situations of unfair advantages in
the tournaments, however it is purposeful for certain races to be better in certain matches due to the
terrain. This is the nature of the game. If you fight goblins in a city, or Elves in a forest, you must be
strategic to play to your own strengths. Scenarios will be altered to prevent unbalances between
factions
Q: Are any House rules allowed?
A: There is only one house rule in this tournament. That is the FAQ recognized by the GBHL regarding
monsters. Monsters may only throw a model from the point at which the thrown model is touching the
monster. Additionally, the model may not cross the monster’s base.
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The NOVA Open 2015: September 3 – 6, 2015 Page 4Q: Are there time limits to each match? A: There are time limits on all matches. See the scenario information for the limits. Q: Am I allowed to have outside assistance while playing? A: Assistance should be limited to only rules disputes or rules questions. However, if the game is not one of the 5 main events, then help can be given. Q: If I realize later that an illegal event happened in a game, can I declare the game void. A: If the incident is accidental such as forgetting about a certain rule, then the game will NOT be declared void. The players must know the rules as they play or ask someone if they think they are misunderstanding something. Purposeful illegal play will result in banning from the tournament. The NOVA Open, LLC The NOVA Open 2015: September 3 – 6, 2015 Page 5
Mordor’s Arena Schedule Thursday, September 3rd, 12pm - 4pm Space Available 4 players maximum per round Army Size 700 pts Army Composition 2-9 models with all Heroes from 2 factions maximum Painting 2 Colors as determined by the Judge Number of Rounds 2 Round of 8 turns Time Limits 4 Hours Victory Last Hero Standing or 1st to kill 100 models Awards Sauron Model from Games Workshop Scenario: This is a chaotic match time that will utilize the most powerful heroes in the game. Make sure you are fully knowledgeable of Heroic Actions to win this game. This scenario is played on a 4x4 board with all the players deploying in the center of the map. Players can neither benefit from each other’s magic or special abilities, nor hurt each other with them. Waves of enemy models will charge the closest heroes from the board edges. Enemies are controlled by Judges or selected players. The first player to kill 100 models or the last man standing wins. The Heroes controlled by the players cannot affect each other negatively or positively in any way with any spells or special abilities. Additionally if a player’s models were to be knocked to the ground by another player’s Hurl Brutal Power Attack or a model knocked back from a sorcerous blast, then the thrown model stops just before the other player’s model with no effect to that model. Tom Bombadil and Goldberry may be played but do not count toward your force. The Watcher in the Water must start play on the field. Gothmog can copy Heroic Actions from other players. Any Ringbearers on the field that put on the Ring will automatically have a Chill Soul spell cast on them at the end of every turn with 2 dice and a 4+ to cast. Waves: Round 1: 3D6 Goblins from every access point Round 2: 1D6 of Morannon Orcs and 2D6 Orcs from every access point Round 3: 6 Cave Trolls randomized on the access points Round 4: 2D6 Morannon Orcs from every access point Round 5: 6 Mountain Trolls randomized on the access points Round 6: 1D3 of Giant Spiders on every access point and 2 Ringwraiths casting Transfix on 2 die Round 7: 4 Ringwraiths casting Channeled Black Dart on 3 die Round 8: Sauron appears in the middle. He enters play with 3 points of Might and will call a Heroic Fight and use all the might necessary to kill his foe. Enemy models will act in a very specific way which will be explained on the day of the event. All Models grant 1 point except for Giant Spiders which grant 2 points, Trolls which grant 3 points, and Ringwraiths which grant 5 points. If you somehow manage to kill Sauron, then you win the game automatically. The NOVA Open, LLC The NOVA Open 2015: September 3 – 6, 2015 Page 6
Middle Earth's Deadliest Heroes
Schedule Thursday, September 3rd, 6pm - 9pm
Space Available 30 Players
Army Size 1000pts of only Heroes
Painting 3 Color minimum as determined by the Judge
Fully Painted Required!
Number of Rounds 3 Rounds
Time Limits 1 Hour per Round
Army Composition All Heroes from three factions maximum
Victory Player with the Most points
Awards 1st: The One Ring from Weta Workshop
2nd: Free highly detailed Miniature (Multiple
Selections)Some are Out of Production!
Scenarios:
Match 1: Reconnoitre
Both players will put their Hero models on opposite board edges on a 4x4 board. The players both
nominate a General. The players must escape to the opponent’s board edge. When one side is reduced
to 25%, the game ends. Players receive 1 point for each hero they get the opponents board edge. If that
hero has Might remaining, he adds 1 point for each point of Might he had. If a General is wounded, it is
worth 1 point. If he is killed, it is worth three points.
Match 2: Domination
This is a standard Domination match however when seeing who controls an objective, instead count the
number of points each of your models is worth within 3” of the objective. The player worth the most
claims it and gets 2 points. If the other player has any models within 3” then they still get 1 point.
Additionally points are earned for breaking a force without being broken, and wounding or killing an
enemy leader as normal.
Match 3: To the Death
This is a standard to the death match. Instead of earning points for a banner, you earn 1 point for each
point of Fate your Heroes have at the end of the match.
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Schedule Friday, September 4th, 12pm - 4pm
Space Available 4 players per Table, 40 Players maximum
Army Size 600 pts
Painting None Required
Number of Rounds 1 Round
Time Limits 4 Hours
Army Composition Normal Game Rules
Victory Most number of Points
A plaque for 1st place. NOVA merchandise for 1st,
Awards 2nd and 3rd.
Scenario:
Players will not start on the battlefield. Instead, after Priority it rolled, players will deploy randomly from
the board edges using a Scatter Dice from Games Workshop (Hit rolls will allow players to choose the
board edge). The dice must be rolled in the center of the table.
Points:
Players earn points using Objective cards made by the DCHL. Each player will have 3 cards and may
exchange one each turn for a new one at the end of each turn. Cards may be “spent” at the end of each
turn if the objective on the card has been met. Those cards will also be replaced by new ones. Spent
cards give a number of points equal to the value on the card.
End of Match:
The game ends when one player has been reduced to 25% of their original force. If that force only had
less than 20 models to start the game with, then they must be completely destroyed instead.
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Schedule Friday, September 4th, 6pm - 12pm
Space Available 30 players maximum (Teams of Two Players)
Army Size 500 pts per person
Army Composition Normal Game Rules
Painting No Painting Required
Number of Rounds 3 Rounds
Time Limits 2 Hours per round
Victory Team with Highest Point Total
Awards 1st: The One Ring from Weta Workshop with
Sterling Silver chain for BOTH players
Players will be working in teams for this match. Your teammate cannot change throughout all the
matchups (adjustments can be made for emergencies or certain circumstances)
Scenarios:
Match 1: To the Death
Match 2: Hold Ground
Match 3: Storm the Camp
When a team is reduced to 25%, the game ends.
5 points: having more models in opponents deployment zone than they do at end of game.
5 points: having a banner in the opponents deployment zone at the end of game.
2 points: having any models in opponents deployment zone when game ends and you have lost.
3 points: breaking enemy (5 pts if also unbroken)
1 point: wounding opponent force leader (3 points if the enemy leader is killed)
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Schedule Saturday, September 5th, 10am – 5:30pm
Round 1: 10 am - 12pm
Round 2: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Round 3: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Finals: Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm
Finals: Sunday 1:30 pm – 3:30pm
Space Available 60 players maximum
Army Size 700 pts
Army Composition Normal Game Rules
Painting Fully Painted Required
Number of Rounds 4 Rounds
Time Limits 2 Hours per round (3 Hours for Finals)
Victory Player with Highest Point Total
Awards FREE DCHL Terrain Board OR Smaug
Modular terrain and other great prizes for:
Other Awards • Best Painted army (Voted on by Judges)
• Most Unbroken (Prize is Gimli’s Helmet!)
• Favorite Army (Voted on by Players)
Round 1: To the Death
Round 2: Domination.
When seeing who controls an objective, instead count the number of points each of your models is
worth within 3” of the objective. The player worth the most claims it and gets 2 points. If the other
player has any models within 3” then they still get 1 point. Additionally points are earned for breaking a
force without being broken, and wounding or killing an enemy leader as normal.
Round 3: Reconnoitre
Round 4: High Ground
5 points is awarded to the player who has more point’s worth of models touching the center area than
the opponent. You get 2 points for contesting. Extra points for wounding an enemy leader and breaking
a force as normal. The game ends when a force is reduced to 25%
Final Round: To the Death
DCHL Terrain Board Prize!
This board will be a 4x4 display board of your own custom design made by
www.wrightwargameterrain.com. The board can be anything! The Hobbit, Warhammer 40k, Maulifaux,
etc. This will be a high quality board equivalent to what you see on the dchobbitleague and
wrightwargameterrain websites, as well as all the displays you will see at NOVAopen. The board can be
shipped to you. (International shipping may require altered designs due to shipping restrictions). The
board will take about two weeks to create depending on complexity. Further details will be worked out
between the winner and the Devin Moreno (NOVAopen Lead).
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Schedule Critical Mass Events (No Set Schedule)
Space Available 4 Players per Board
Awards Worldly Traveller: Staff of Power from Weta
Workshop!
Scenario:
In addition to normal scheduled events, NOVAopen will be showcasing wrightwargameterrain boards at
the convention. These boards are set for free play for anyone who would like to use them as long as
players receive permission from Devin Moreno (NOVAopen Lead for Hobbit Events) first. These boards
can be found on the dchobbitleague.com website and include Laketown, Goblin Town, Dale (for sieges),
the Ruins of Arnor and probably many more when the convention starts.
Smaug will also be available for gaming but only players designated by Devin Moreno may play him in
the match. So anyone is welcome to try and play against the mighty dragon if they always wanted the
chance to lose a game epically!
These are just some of the many free play games we will offer!
Worldly Traveller Prize:
If a player has attended at least 3 events for the Lord of the Ring’s Tournaments either through the
events or Critical Mass events, then they have a chance to earn Saruman’s Staff of Power made by Weta
Workshop (The company that designed the Lord of the Ring’s Movie sets and props!) Talk to the Event
lead for more details!
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Schedule Saturday September 5th, 7:00PM
Critical Mass Events
Space Available 4 Players per Board
Scenario:
A Demo Scenario of The Relief of Helm’s Deep will be played on Saturday at 7:00PM! This Demo will
include all the models you need to play the game! So if you are interested in the largest battles Lord of
the Ring’s has to offer, then you should certainly check this out!
Critical Mass:
In addition to normal scheduled events, NOVAopen will host War of the Ring games. These will be
unscheduled events are part of NOVAopen’s new critical mass events that will play as soon as four
players want to do so.
If you do not have enough models to play a game, then one of the Judges will provide additional filler
models for you (Monsters will not be provided). We have hundreds of models in reserve but given the
size and scale of WOTR, this supply will still be considered very limited.
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