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This event coincides with the release of HORDES High Command and allows players to earn Command points over the
course of the day in a casual, free-play environment.
Player Responsibilities
Deck Construction core rules. Similarly, players can only use the location and
event cards contained within the core set as well.
Players can use any warlocks, detachments, and cards
throughout the event. Each player’s reinforcement deck Players can use plastic card sleeves to protect their cards,
must be exactly 36 cards (not including warcasters or but if they do so, all sleeves must be identical to avoid
warlocks). Each detachment must be exactly 12 cards and all marking individual cards. Players using sleeves must also
three detachments must match one of the detachment colors bring extras to sleeve location cards that are added to their
on a different one of the player’s three warlocks. During this deck during game play. Players should be careful not to
event, players will play with the standard detachments as accidentally take another player’s location card that was
provided in the HORDES High Command core set and cannot added to their deck during game play.
customize their detachments as detailed in the High Command
Beginning a match and fulfilling certain requirements. There is no limit to how many
Shuffling games a player can play during the course of the event.
Before each game, all players should roll a d6. The player Command Points
with the highest roll goes first, with play continuing
clockwise from them. In the case of a tie for highest roll, the Command point boxes are checked off at the end of each
tied players should reroll to determine who is first player. game by the EO. One game can fulfill the requirements for
multiple accomplishments.
The first player is responsible for shuffling the event and
location decks properly. At the start of each round, the first Unlimited
player is responsible for revealing the top card of the event A player is awarded Command points for the unlimited
deck and informing the other players of its effects. options below each time they are completed.
All players must shuffle their own decks prior to the • Play a one-on-one game: Each game finished awards 1 point.
beginning of the game. Each time a player shuffles, the player • Play a multiplayer game: Each game finished awards 2 points.
to their left should cut their deck before cards are drawn.
• Win a one-on-one game: 1 point
• Win a multiplayer game: 2 points
Sportsmanship
A fair and honest in-game environment is required in Limited
order for everyone to have fun. Players must accurately A player can be awarded Command points for the limited
execute the rules of the game and fully cooperate with options below only once during the event.
opponents to honestly answer any questions that arise • Play with three different factions during the course of the event:
before and during the game. Players are also responsible 2 points
for holding their opponents to the same standards.
• Capture four locations in a single game: 3 points
The Event Organizer (EO) will not be able to observe every • Score 20 or more VPs in a single game: 2 points
game. If your opponent is doing something that is making • Destroy three or more cards belonging to the same opponent in
you uncomfortable—stalling, bending the rules, or outright a single battle: 2 points.
cheating—tell your opponent about it. Explain what he can • Deploy or Rush three warbeasts to any number of locations in
do to remedy the situation in order to maintain a fair, honest, a single turn: 2 points
and fun in-game environment. If the behavior continues or
• Use every detachment available to a single faction during the
a dispute arises, call the EO and explain the situation. The
course of the event: 1 point
EO always has the final word on rules questions or debates.
• Spend over 12 WAR or over 12 CMD in a single turn: 2 points
Players must accept all rulings made by the EO whether or
not they agree. • End a game with more than 25 cards total in your hand, deck, and
discard pile (does not include your occupying forces pile): 3 points
Players must present a mature and polite demeanor to
their opponents and the EO. Failure to do so will result Awards
in immediate disqualification. An EO can also disqualify The following cards are available as awards for this event:
a player for any incident that is deemed unsporting. This Calandra Truthsayer Kriel Oracle, Grayle the Farstrider,
includes, but is not limited to, offensive or abusive conduct, Dominer Rasheth, and Rhyas Sigil of Everblight.
bullying, cheating, constant rules arguments, improper
play, stalling, and other inappropriate actions. Disqualified Divide the total number of cards you have available as
players are not eligible for any awards or prizes and are prizes by the number of participants in this event and
barred from further participation in the event and any other round down. This number is the total number of cards a
related events. single player may win by participating in this release.
For every 5 points a player earns he may select a card from
Event Rules the award pool as their reward. Once a player has earned
the maximum number of cards available for this event, he
This event uses a free-play format that awards players
may still earn points but can no longer earn cards from the
Command points for accomplishments earned during game
award pool.
play. Score sheets are provided to track points gained by
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Command Points Score Sheet
Player Name: PP Forum Name:
Faction/Pact:
Command Point boxes are checked off at the end of each game. One game may fulfill the requirements for multiple Command Points.
UNLIMITED
Unlimited command points may be awarded multiple times.
Play a one-on-one game 1 point per
Play a multiplayer game 2 points per
Win a one-on-one game 1 point per
Win a multiplayer game 2 points per
LIMITED
Limited command points are awarded only once during the event.
Play with three different factions during the course of the event 2 points
Capture four locations in a single game 3 points
Score 20 or more VPs in a single game 2 points
Destroy three or more cards belonging to the same opponent in a single battle 2 points
Deploy or Rush three warbeasts to any number of locations in a single turn 2 points
Use every detachment available to a single faction during the course of the event 1 point
Spend over 12 WAR or over 12 CMD in a single turn 2 points
End a game with more than 25 cards in your hand, deck, and discard pile (does not include your occupying forces pile) 3 points
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