NAF World Headquarters
North America - Under Empire Cup - August 24, 2019 - London, ON
codered - Jan 19, 2019 - 07:03 PM
Post subject: Under Empire Cup - August 24, 2019 - London, ON
Under Empire Cup
The Under Empire Cup is being hosted by London's Under Empire Blood Bowl League. And the league's stars want to put on a show!
Cost: $15 for NAF members, $20 for non-NAF members (includes membership)
Location:
The Rec Room
1680 Richmond St.
London, ON
Schedule:
11:00 - Registration
11:15 - 1:15 - Round 1
1:45 - 3:45 - Round 2
4:00 - 6:00 - Round 3
6:15 - Awards
Format:
The first round will have random pairings. Rounds 2 and 3 will be Swiss pairings. This will be a resurrection tournament (no SPP, injuries carry over).
Rules:
Teams will have 1150k to buy players, team goods and star players. Goblins may roster bribes for 50k each (100k for other races) and Halflings may roster a Chef for 100k (300k for others). Star Players up to and including Spike #6 are available for hire. In addition, some Star Players from the Under Empire League are willing to suit up (see below). If both teams hire the same Star Player the player will play for both teams. Wizards, specialist coaches, special play cards, and other inducements are not available for purchase.
Games will be 2 hours in length. Players should do their best to play within this time frame. Games will be ended at 2 hours. 4 minute turn timers will not be enforced unless play is behind (as determined by organizer).
Illegal procedure will not be called. Only NAF or GW block dice may be used. Dice must be shared if requested by an opponent.
The Under Empire wants to see star-studded lineups. As such, they will be offering to pay part of the Star Player's fee to see them at the tournament. Each tier's coupon can be put towards the purchase of Star Players. The team must remain at or under 1150k after applying the coupon. The roster must have 11 players before purchasing any Star Players. Star Players may not be given additional skills. Each player may receive a maximum of two additional skills.
Tiers:
Tier 1: Amazon, Bretonnian, Chaos Dwarf, Dark Elf, Dwarf, Lizardman, Norse, Orc, Skaven, Undead, Wood Elf
Tier 2: Chaos Renegades, Elf Union, High Elf, Human, Khemri, Necromantic
Tier 3: Chaos, Khorne, Nurgle, Slann, Underworld, Vampire
Tier 4 (Stunty): Goblin, Halfling, Ogre, Underworld (without Skaven), Lizardman (without Saurus)
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Tier 1: 4 normal skills, 50k Star Player coupon
Tier 2: 5 skills (up to 1 double allowed), 100k Star Player coupon
Tier 3: 5 skills (up to 2 doubles allowed), 150k Star Player coupon
Tier 4: 6 skills (up to 2 doubles allowed), 200k Star Player coupon
Under Empire League Stars:
Esqueakiel Elliott II (Vermintide) - 250k - Skaven, Underworld
9247 / Loner, Dodge, Block, Side Step, Sure Hands, Sure Feet, Sprint, Big Hand, Fan Favourite
Esqueakiel Elliott is the Under Empire League’s longest tenured player, having played in all six seasons to date. He is the all-time leading scorer with 55 touchdowns. His individual awards include Rookie of the Year, League MVP and 3 Top Scorer awards. His unwillingness to die has earned him an uncollected bounty of 280k.
Shady McCoy (Dirt McGirts) - 300k - Necromantic, Undead, Vampire
8348 / Loner, Claw, Frenzy, Regeneration, Block, Tackle, Dodge, Mighty Blow, Fan Favourite
Shady McCoy is one of many great players from the Under Empire’s most dominant team. The werewolf won Rookie of the Year while leading Dirt McGirts to their second of three consecutive league championships. Shady was a solid all-around player with 13 touchdowns, 18 casualties and a dangerous sideline threat.
Sadako (Knights of Horror) - 230k - Dark Elf, Elf Union, High Elf, Wood Elf
7347 / Loner, Dodge, Jump Up, Wrestle, Strip Ball, Side Step, Tackle, Fan Favourite
Sadako burst onto the scene during the Knights' first appearance in the Under Empire League’s midseason 7s tournament, the Brayherd Bowl. In her first 4 games she piled up 33 Star Player points and was named tournament MVP. She was an instant Fan Favourite. She continued to delight fans throughout her career by sending many opposing players into the crowd.
Odnak Brainstink (Nurgle's Lunch) - 200k - Chaos Dwarf, Goblin, Nurgle
6347 / Loner, Kick, Block, Sure Hands, Kick-off Return, Fan Favourite
Odnak Brainstink is the Under Empire’s second leading scorer of all-time with 34 touchdowns. The Season V MVP recently lead Nurgle’s Lunch to winning the league’s midseason 7s tournament. A 130k bounty awaits anyone able to injure or kill the elusive hobgoblin.
Flint Fireforge (Troll Slayers) - 250k - Dwarf, Human
6438 / Loner, Sure Hands, Thick Skull, Block, Kick, Tackle, Leader, Fan Favourite
Flint Fireforge scored 10 touchdowns in his rookie season to earn league MVP honours. Despite his short legs he was a strong and reliable ball carrier. As his career progressed he became a leader for the Troll Slayers in all facets of the game.
Sir Loin (Ironhoof Brayherd) - 350k - Chaos, Chaos Renegades, Khorne
5528 / Loner, Frenzy, Horns, Mighty Blow, Thick Skull, Claw, Juggernaut, Guard, Prehensile Tail, Block, Tentacles, Fan Favourite
Sir Loin, the self-proclaimed most electrifying Minotaur in sports entertainment, racked up 28 casualties in his 25-game career, including 4 kills. He was a 2-time winner of the Under Empire League’s Most Violent Player award. The league's midseason tournament, the Brayherd Bowl, was named after the Ironhoof Brayherd after he lead them to victory in its first occurrence.
Scoring:
30/10/0 W/D/L
Tiebreakers:
Points
Head to head
Touchdown differential
Casualty differential
Strength of schedule
Skill-testing question
Prizes:
Champion
Most TDs
Most Casualties
Stunty Cup
Best Painted
Star Performer (awarded to a Star Player would would accumulate the most SPP during the tournament)
Wooden Spoon
Bonus:
Each coach that submits their final roster to tournaments@underempirebb.com before August 24, 2019 will receive 3 free fan factor for the tournament.
What to bring:
Dice
Miniatures with easily identifiable positions (Star Players can be proxies) - skill bands will be available for those not marked
At least 3 copies of your roster (organizer, yourself, opponent) - if you submit early we may be able to print these for you
Contact:
If you have any questions feel free to send them to tournaments@underempirebb.com.
natsirtdm - May 12, 2019 - 09:32 PM
Post subject: RE: Under Empire Cup - August 17, 2019 - London, ON
Hey Cody, is the date for this moving to June or is the post on reddit about another tournament?
codered - May 14, 2019 - 07:16 AM
Post subject: Re: RE: Under Empire Cup - August 17, 2019 - London, ON
natsirtdm wrote:
Hey Cody, is the date for this moving to June or is the post on reddit about another tournament?
That is about another tournament. Our local league runs a 7s tournament during the middle of each season.
We are going to push this tournament back a week to August 24th to avoid conflicts with Elora Riverfest.
natsirtdm - May 14, 2019 - 07:52 AM
Post subject: Re: RE: Under Empire Cup - August 17, 2019 - London, ON
codered wrote:
We are going to push this tournament back a week to August 24th to avoid conflicts with Elora Riverfest.
RTC Grant has cloooooout
KidRichard - May 14, 2019 - 08:04 AM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Under Empire Cup - August 17, 2019 - London, ON
Whoo! Then I'm in too! Such excite!
grant85 - May 14, 2019 - 10:47 AM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Under Empire Cup - August 17, 2019 - London, ON
I'll be there! Should be able to bring a bud or two now.
codered - Aug 03, 2019 - 08:57 AM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Under Empire Cup - August 17, 2019 - London, ON
Rules updated to include new Halfling positionals and star players from Spike #6.
fejwe - Aug 06, 2019 - 09:45 AM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Under Empire Cup - August 17, 2019 - London, ON
Quick question--is there any limit to skill spamming? Or can you get the same skill as many times as you'd like?
Thanks in advance--looks like we'll have at least a small delegation from Detroit coming out.
natsirtdm - Aug 07, 2019 - 11:46 AM
Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: Under Empire Cup - August 17, 2019 - London,
fejwe wrote:
Thanks in advance--looks like we'll have at least a small delegation from Detroit coming out.
noice!
codered - Aug 08, 2019 - 07:56 AM
Post subject: Re: RE: Re: RE: Under Empire Cup - August 17, 2019 - London,
fejwe wrote:
Quick question--is there any limit to skill spamming? Or can you get the same skill as many times as you'd like?
Thanks in advance--looks like we'll have at least a small delegation from Detroit coming out.
There is no limit to the number of players that can be given a specific skill. Each player may have a maximum of two skills added. Awesome that you'll be making the trip here.
grant85 - Aug 23, 2019 - 04:02 PM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Under Empire Cup - August 17, 2019 - Lon
Roster sent in. So excited to see all the stars out to play tomorrow!
grant85 - Sep 02, 2019 - 02:49 PM
Post subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Under Empire Cup - August 17, 2019 - Lon
Thanks for a great Day of blood bowl and congrats on such a wonderful turn out for your first event.