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Starting in May, the Granite Run store will be running a series of monthly 40k and Warhammer Fantasy tournaments. In most cases, we'll try to run both each month. 

40k tournaments are going to experiment with allowing Imperial Armor units, similar to what Adepticon allows in some of it's tournaments. Check out the entire rules on their site using the link below.

WFB tournaments will allow the armies and units from the Tamurkhan book, assuming you have the appropriately painted models. Meaning either forgeworld, appropriate conversions, or older models with the correct weaponry. 

For May:

1850 Warhammer 40k Tournament on May 26th

3 Games, with missions using elements from the standard missions in the books, and possibly a couple of twists.

Imperial Armor units allowed as per the Adepticon Friendly 40k rules. Check them out here: http://www.adepticon.org/12rules/201240KIAApoc.pdf

This is an experiment, we'll see how things go. To use these rules, you must have the correct model. Either from FW, or a damn fine looking conversion. You must also own the rules, either the appropriate IA Book, or a PDF download from ForgeWorld.

(NO ILLEGAL PIRATE DOWNLOADS IN THE STORE!) You must bring the rules with you.

IA army lists allowed one a per person basis. Ask mike about it. Actually owning the correct models will help you get permission for this.)

Prizes based on attendance, with the 15.00 entry fee going toward prizes.

Lunch is included in the entry fee, and bottled water. I'm thinking pulled pork sandwhiches, but might be sirloin with french dip.

Muster is at 10:00AM

Registration closes at 10:30AM

Pairings posted at 10:45AM

Game 1 starts at 11:00AM

MAY 12th Warhammer Fantasy Battle 2500 point Tournament

3 Games, with missions using elements from the standard missions in the books, and possibly a couple of twists.

WFB house rules will be in effect.

-Max unit size is 500 points

-Units give half VP when reduced to half strength.

-Special characters allowed except Kairos, Teclis, and the Masque

-5 dice maximum for winds of magic instead of the normal 6 dice.

-Characters gain a 'Look Out Sir!' save against spells hit the entire unit and force a characteristic save or die.

All models must be painted to a 3 color minimum, and based.

Warhammer Forge units and lists allowed from the Tamurkhan book.

This is an experiment, we'll see how things go. To use these rules, you must have the correct model. Either from WF, an older model with correct weaponry, or a damn fine looking conversion. You must also own the rules, either the appropriateWF Book, or a PDF download from ForgeWorld.

(NO ILLEGAL PIRATE DOWNLOADS IN THE STORE!) You must bring the rules with you.

Prizes based on attendance, with the 15.00 entry fee going toward prizes.

Lunch is included in the entry fee, and bottled water. I'm thinking pulled pork sandwhiches, but might be sirloin with french dip.

Muster is at 10:00AM

Registration closes at 10:30AM

Pairings posted at 10:45AM

Game 1 starts at 11:00AM

Start cleaning out your closets and bringing in your unwanted games and miniatures to go in the next auction!

Yes, time once again to get out those big stompy toys and come play Apocalypse. Each player can bring up to 3000 pts in models, including superheavy tanks and gargantuan creatures. Check out the discussion on the forums, and see the full rules for Apoc games on the page to your left at the bottom of the menu

SVDM 2012 is over except for the bragging. Eric Hoeger took first with a Wraith heavy Necron army that tore apart all enemies. Eric had a perfect battle score, getting 20 points in all 5 battles. Al Edel won the WFB Warbands Tournament on Friday night. Much good food was cooked and eaten in the back room, lots of fun was had by all, and we gave out 10 spiffy trophies and 2000.00 in prizes.

Overall Battle Paint Name Army

116 100 8 Eric Hoeger Necrons

100 66 17 Andrew Gonyo Grey Knights

98 76 11 Brad Nichols Deathwing

96 72 12 Kevin Whitlash Space Marines

96 64 16 Al Edel Imperial Guard

96 60 18 Dameon Green Space Marines

96 60 18 Lou Bronco Eldar

94 72 11 Mike Ludwig Orcs

92 64 14 Tony Spino Space Marines

90 60 15 Matt Defranza Eldar

86 52 17 Vincent Pau Imperial Guard

86 50 18 Joe Giuliani Necrons

74 56 9 Mike Belczyk Chaos Space Marines

74 50 12 Tim Horwath Grey Knights

74 40 17 Shawn Bair Sisters of Battle

66 50 8 Brian Samayn Tau

64 28 18 Doug Waltman Orks

60 44 8 Jake Ramos Imperial Guard

54 50 2 Liam Power Space Wolves

52 20 16 Jeremy Webb Space Marines

50 40 5 Robert Fortin Black Templars

46 40 3 Tom Myers Blood Angels

42 36 3 Jesse Newton Black Templars

42 24 9 Roz Mario Orks

42 22 10 Brad Park Imperial Guard

40 36 2 Nolan Haley Dark Eldar

40 34 3 Keith Bunting Tyranids

38 20 9 Joe Mathiesen Tyranids

36 10 13 Eric Cacace Chaos Marines

34 20 7 David Miller Space Marines

30 22 4 Tim Hudak Space Marines

14 4 5 Ed Ramos Blood Angels

Well folks, it looks like March has a lot of models coming out. We get the Space Wolves and Tyranids second waves, and everyone's favorite, the Hellcannon, now in resin. If you want to put in a pre-order, head on over the the 'Special Orders' section of the Forums.

Space Wolves Thunderwolf Cavalry $54.50 Plastic

Space Wolves Fenrisian Wolf Pack $24.75 Plastic

Arjac Rockfist, The Anvil of Fenris $24.75 Resin

Wolf Lord on Thunderwolf $41.25 Resin

Tyranid Hive Tyrant / The Swarmlord $53.75 Plastic

Tyranid Tyrannofex / Tervigon $57.75 Plastic

Chaos Hellcannon $57.75 Resin

Super Glue - Thick (Global) $6.60 Hobby

Super Glue - Thick (Canadian) - Hobby

Plastic Glue - Thin (Global) $6.60 Hobby

Plastic Glue - Thin (Canadian) - Hobby

Space Wolves Grey Hunter with Wolf Standard $24.75 Resin

Space Wolves Cyberwolf $16.50 Resin

Tyranid Boneswords Pack $19.75 Resin

Tyranid Lash Whip & Bonesword Pack $19.75 Resin

Ragnar Blackmane $19.75 Resin

Ulrik the Slayer $19.75 Resin

Njal Stormcaller $19.75 Resin

Space Wolves Iron Priest $19.75 Resin

Space Wolves Rune Priest in Terminator Armour $19.75 Resin

Space Wolves Rune Priest $19.75 Resin

Wolf Guard $19.75 Resin

Wolf Guard with Wolf Claws $19.75 Resin

Lukas the Trickster $19.75 Resin

Bjorn the Fell-Handed $49.50 Resin

Deathleaper $24.75 Resin

Old One Eye $41.25 Resin

Tyranid Biovore $41.25 Resin

Tyranid Spore Mine Cluster $24.75 Resin

The Red Terror $41.25 Resin

Tyranid Ripper Swarm Brood $13.25 Resin

St. Valentines Day Massacre Grand Tournament is this weekend. For those of you coming up for the event, the missions and schedule are up on the SVDM page.

The store will be packed this weekend, so no open gaming or painting class, sorry. All available table space will be taken up for the GT.

Feb. 14th to Feb 20th Sale! Feb. 14th to Feb 20th

It's here again-

The St. Valentines Day Massacre Sale!

Rain Checks: We cannot put items on hold during the sale. If we run out of an item, you can pay for it at the sale price, and pick it up next week when we restock.

Graphic Novels, Books, Trade Paperbacks, Hard Covers, Toys, Card Games,

Board Games, Action Figures, Paints, Hobby Supplies, Scenery 20% off

Back Issue Comics in the Back Issue Bins, SilverAge Bins, or on Display 40% off

(Subscribers in good standing get an additional 10% off, for a total of 50% off! )

Games Workshop (Books, Finecast, plastic models) 20% off

Games Workshop metal models in blister or box 35% off

Flames of War 20% off

Warmachine, Hordes. and Malifaux 40% off at GR, 20% off at BM

(We have some overstock , from the last year when it was tough to find many models. When we found them, we bought a lot! Take advantage of that and help us trim our inventory. Once we run out of an item, we’ll do rain checks as normal, but only at 20%)

Roll Playing Games 20%

-White Wolf, Hero System, and Palladium 50%

***New comics, Forge World, and already discounted items are not on sale.***

Feb. 14th to Feb 20th Sale! Feb. 14th to Feb 20th

The X-Board Fury Travel Display is the official Privateer Press movement solution. The X-Board Fury is an injection molded plastic modular display board designed for tournament and casual gamers. The X-Board Fury easily breaks down to fit in most luggage or Battle Foam bags and makes traveling a breeze. The hard plastic boards allow for multiple display options and the quality black finish makes quick work of painting and basing. The X-Board Fury can be used for tournament displays or just to carry your models from table to table.

Battle Foam and Privateer Press have designed the X-Board Fury Modular Travel Display to work with the entire range of current and future Warmachine and Hordes models. The X-Board Fury's patent pending design has handles that snap in quickly and easily. The durable injection molded handles and boards come with a Full Life Time Warranty. Gamers can simply primer, paint, and assemble for an amazing looking display that will guarantee a professional appearance.

Gamers can also use the X-Board Fury with the X-Board Travel Display rail system for those truly epic model counts. Please note that the X-Board Travel Display rails are not included with this purchase. You must purchase the X-Board Travel Display for this rail system, or select the bundle deal to get a nice discount on both items.

The X-Board Fury comes with the following:

•1x Tray A with various size circles

•1x Tray B with various size circles including some for Warmachine or Hordes Battle Engines and Colossal models.

•1x Pair of handles to make carrying the boards easy

The X-Board Fury comes unassembled and unpainted. Please note that the item will arrive unpainted and the Privateer Press name in these pictures is painted to show the high level of detail in all of the boards. All boards ordered will arrive in black with both the name Privateer Press and Battle Foam will be beveled into the plastic for easy painting.

The X-Board Fury dimensions when assembled with handles 18"W x 10.5"L

X-board Fury dimensions when assembled with optional X-Board Travel Display Rails (sold separately)- 24"W x 18L"

Showcase is taking pre-orders for the X-Board Fury. Let me know if you want one and we'll have it to you as soon as they are released.

For more information follow this link to the official Battlefoam Site

http://us.battlefoam.com/categories/X%252dBoard-Fury/

Here's the rules for the latenight event we'll be holding on Friday night, before our big 40k event the next two days.

WFB Warbands Rules

General Rules:

-1200pts allowed per army, using any in-print army books.

-Duplicate rare choices are not allowed. (Models counted as 2 for 1 count as 1 choice.)

-Armies that do not take a Lord choice may take up to 500pts of Heroes

-No more than two war machines choices, or template weapons may be taken.. Models that are bought as 2 for 1, count as only one choice.

-A Max. 30 models may be taken with missile weapons with a range of 20”+ (not incl. war machines, characters and chariots).

-Max unit size is 30 models, or 350pts. This includes magic items, upgrades, command, and anything else bought along with the unit. It does not include a character that may join a unit.

-A max of 5 Power Dice may be used to cast a spell.

We will be using the ETC rules for line of sight, from the draft rules for 2012.

Simple Line of Sight

All units and terrain pieces are divided into the following three categories.

- Blocking: Hills, Buildings and impassable terrain.

These block Line of Sight, even to other blocking terrain (You can't see through it).

- Non-Blocking: Rivers, marches and swarms.

Does not block Line of Sight (You can see through them/it).

- Interfering: All other terrain and units.

Does not block Line of Sight (You can see through them/it).

- If you shoot through interfering units or terrain there is a -2 to hit penalty, only -1 for woods (never

cumulative).

- If shooting at a large target, units in buildings or on hills there are no to hit modifiers for interfering

or non-blocking terrain or units, unless it is an interfering wood.

- When such a unit is doing the shooting there are no to hit penalties for interfering or non-blocking

units or terrain, other than interfering woods.

Army Specific rules:

-Demons of Chaos are allowed 1000 pts. (Add 200 to amount killed to calculate VP)

The Masque may not be taken.

-Wood Elves, are allowed 1300pts. (subtract 100 from the amount killed to compute VP.) Wood Elves do not have a restriction on the number of bow armed troops allowed.

-Beastmen are allowed 1300pts.

(subtract 100 from the amount killed to compute VP.)

-High Elves may not take the book of Hoeth. They may take duplicate rares.

-Ogres: may not take both a dis-spell scroll and a hell heart.

-Dwarves: may take up to 3 war machines.

-Empire: Steam tank counts as a war engine.

-Dark Elves may not take more than 20 repeating crossbows, including characters and excluding chariots.

We recieved our first shipment of FOW softcover rulebooks. If you bought a HC copy of 2nd edition, bring it in and we'll stamp it, and you'll get the 3rd edition rules for free!