arlord CCG competitors from CT, MA, RI, NY, NJ, and even PA arrived this past Saturday for the challenge presented at the Warlord Winter Campaign Event at The Battle Standard in Manchester CT. The participants clashed Warlord vs. Warlord until only one remained.
The Battle Standard Staff and Tournament Organizer Nick Bush would like to congratulate Brian Schlosser (right) on a well played and well deserved victory over all! Brian took Warlord ‘Rabinus’ all the way to the top and for doing so claimed the one-of-a-kind TBS Warlord Winter Campaign Event trophy. We hope Brian enjoys his award for years to come as it sits proudly displayed on his gem encrusted mantle adjacent to his golden throne. *
The top 8 Players – Warlords consisted of..
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- Brian S. – Rabinus
- Antoine D. – Kestral
- Carl M. – Ruash shan
- Matt V – Kerebrus
- Matt B – Byrmin
- Larry W. – Acanothropis
- Juan C. – Balam-Nak
- Chris V. – Zul-Tan
T.O. Nick Bush reports, Overall we had 24 Players and we couldn’t have been happier with the showing. 2 of the Daemon Boats fell, one to Carl and one to Rob M.. Wounds were put on Atu but he made it out of CT and I expect people to be more prepared should he show his face in NJ.
CONGRATS TO ALL AND THANKS FOR JOINING US AT THE BATTLE STANDARD!
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TBS Special thanks:
- Bob’s Token Locker: For the great event trophy!
- Don: For the event kit and tirelessly supporting the game with such enthusiasm
- Chris V: For running Atu and stomping so many dreams
- Rich: For helping with the deck and letting Chris take his place as the runner
- Aren: For letting Atu make his way across the pond for this huge event
(* throne and mantle not included)
ew this week to The Battle Standard is Spartan Games title Dystopian Wars. Dystopian Wars is set in an alternate timeline in 1870. In this world, technological advances have occurred over a century before they would in our timeline, which has had dire consequences for the conduct of warfare on this particular world.
of battles, the campaign has come to an end. On the evening of Wed February 29th, when the smoke of battle had finally cleared away, the Soviet Red Army stood victorious over the fields of battle. Marshall Phil Messier and the gallant commanders of the 1st Baltic Front as well as the 1st, 2d, and 3d Belorussian fronts had almost completely wiped out Field Marshall Tom Slopnick’s German Army Group Center. From the start of the first weeks battles, the Russians quickly took the initiative and began pushing the German players ever farther back with bold and determined attacks. Marshall Messier allocated his resources masterfully and several encirclements of german forces occurred. Field Marshall Slopnicks Army Group center rallied time and again to try and stem the red tide, but the Soviets would not be denied! After 4 weeks of hard fighting the germans had been decimated. Stalin will be summoning Marshall Messier and his Field commanders to Moscow to properly show his appreciation for a job well done.
Each faction consists of 6 architypes of which the player selects the best 5 to suit their own preferences and tactics. Combat is resolved using a d10 system that is simple enough to understand yet still develops the interactions well between the miniatures. In the end, this makes gameplay effective without being too complex. The game is played on a 3′ long by 2′ wide gamespace where the terrain elements are crucial to planning a successful strategy. This is because MERCS incorporates a snap-to-cover system that allows you to use the terrain in various ways. You can use it to boost forward a bit, or move into a slightly better line of sight position for your next turn. You can also “snap” to claim cover to protect yourself from taking fire, or claim a pieceof cover to negate the effects your enemies would otherwise get. The snap-to-cover system is a uniquely fun game mechanism and single-handedly sold store owner Jared Brodeur (
eft to February (leap year!) we thought we’d break it down for you and then provide some insight as to what to expect before the end of the 1st quarter.
We plan to include a full array of scenario rules for both of these tables should players want to add a little flavor to the game. We’ll also have small prizes or awards for those that defeat an opponent using these rules in various ways. Achievements!!! *ding!*
it, we should strive to accomplish this level of success every year. So for 2012 we wanted to set a very specific goal. Something that will help set us apart and make us a go-to location because other stores simply can’t match us. Our answer is gaming terrain. For The Battle Standard 2012 will be ”The Year of Terrain”.
A big congratulations and a warm welcome to NEW Privateer Press Ganger for TBS, Bo D!
Ganger alongside our friend and current Press Ganger Dan McMahon. Bo brings more experience, further availability for event scheduling and a passion for the games that will help guarantee a thriving community here at The Battle Standard.
