I wanted to mix up the format to really get the players thinking about the match dynamics. When your out in the cold riding you have time to think unencumbered.

Where are you located?

I am getting excited about this event. I just have 3 trophies to finish and I am done. after thanksgiving I hope to get a solid count of who is coming so I can get some details in place. I posted on a x-wing forum and it looks like we might have a guy or two come out for that part of the night.

An important addendum to Epic gambit that I forgot to include...

First as it pertains to Spy. If MJS, GH ends her turn in gambit, then this will be considered a hostile action and will therefore negate the benefit of the SA. Second TPM SA functions as normal.

can U get to Columbus Ohio?

What happens if he leaves gambit? will he regain his TPM SA?

also I wonder if we will see any "The Ganner" squads that day. bring the ruined base or rancor pit and you might be able to hide your gambit piece for 2-3 rounds that is alot of gambit points right there. granted its not a fun way to win but it might work.

I played my 300 point team last week and felt the need to make a few rule changes for this tournament. Input is welcome, so please comment on these rules.

300 point Tournament Rules
1 Hour & 15 Minute Rounds (also I need a ruling does play stop when the clock stops or when the round is finished?)

18 Max Activations including reserves however you can still get any reinforcements you roll (so if you roll 11 with lobot you still get those pieces) Thought about making this 20 but it takes so long.

5 Max of one single character (i.e. Mouse Droids, ugnaughts, brutes)

Gambit is 15 points and can only be obtained by a piece 15 points or higher

I want this to be fun for everyone, without that many limitations which is why I wanted some input. I would be fine with not having any act limits. most squads I have seen have had no more than 21 acts anyway. my thought behind the max 5 of any single character was to try mix up squad creations that way someone isn't bringing 10 shadow troopers or mando scouts, if most people feel this isn't needed I am completely fine with not having this rule either. the only two rules I am really kinda firm on are the 1hr 15min time limit and 15 pt gambit. the two you had questions I could do with or without to be honest.

I'll go on record and say I'm not running either iteration of the Naboo but the these restrictions nerf at least three other squads I was considering.

I get what your trying to do with the maximums but as Trev said it then effectively eliminates the Naboo, Poggle Bombs, Nom Bombs and to lesser extent hinders the Aces, Storm Commandos and Scouts. As for the MD wall pack, as I stated earlier in the thread, simply pack Wuher and watch in delight as 50% of your opponent's wall goes poof.

Of course this is simply my opinion and I just think we need to weigh the impact on squad design against this format, as it is different to the Epic where certain restrictions are necessary. I agree with you PB the on average a "typical" 300 would fall somewhere in the 18-24 act range but there are those outliers that could reach upwards of 30 and in the case of the Poggle Bombs dare I say upwards of 40. I don't want to see any player to have an NPE; so discussion and input for other players is important, as is their understanding of their squad dynamics.

Offically my vote would be NO Act or Character maximums; if Judge/Player consensus deems should be, then I would respectfully propose a 24 act/6 character max limit.

In the final analysis you have the the last word on the format PB and I'll support any decision you make.

Agreed 100%, that would be an NPE for me 4sure but how tempting. Just kidding!