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In the past I used a tray. My next tournament I'm using this I'm tired of not having space to put all my shit.

https://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Tools-85-188-Collapsible-Service/dp/B00M0V5PWA/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?keywords=folding+carts+with+wheels+collapsible&qid=1570383660&sprefix=folding+cart&sr=8-13

Get you one of these as soon as possible. It's worth every penny. https://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Tools-85-188-Collapsible-Service/dp/B00M0V5PWA/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=rolling+fold+up+cart&qid=1619403552&sr=8-2

download the .js file in the link, save it as "40k.js" for example

install "node.js" from the internet ( https://nodejs.org/en/ )

run it with "node 40k.js"

Change the source code to change the attack and defense characteristics. It's not user friendly because the only user is/was me :p

So according to this dice calculator I got a result that there is a 0.0000000006615% chance of it happening which comes out to roughly 1 in 1.5 billion. Which is a difference of 10^16 vs 10^10 so your math is a tad off.

So I don’t know the details of your situation but I wonder if something like this would work.

It’s designed for surgeons to avoid back issues during long procedures. There are lots of varieties of option out there

Model railroad suppliers and shopping around.

Here’s one I found on Amazon with just a few seconds of googling: 36 Piece Model Trees for $13.99 USD and free delivery with Amazon Prime. That’s about $0.42 per tree.

If you spend some time shopping around, digging through old catalogs (a lot of the model railroad market is still old-school dead tree catalogs and snail mail order forms) you can find some really good deals.

So on Android I use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.LostTitleStudios.WH40KDiceCom&hl=en_US which isn't too bad.

Also I'm really impressed by your painting - your lines are so clean! I'm glad you had a good time, and it seems like you've got a great mindset for the game, so I'm definitely looking to have that kind of year this year :)

k cool, I guess I will stick with the space marine faction since i like the name better. Would it be frown upon if I change the shoulder pad logos to white stars while still remaining a space marine or I am crossing into the custom faction?

But again I haven't painted minis in years so I will probably just stick to their color schemes and experiment later on. I got this to make it easy for me https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FFTRWBV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Do you only have one full army or do you have a few? I am happy Necrons and Space Marines. Tau was tempting but they are one edition away from Riptide getting nerferd and 80% of their meta going out the window lol

I'd read up the Catastrophe narrative book, which has rules and missions for 4 player free for all games. Maps and objectives are all there.

One mechanic that they use that I really like is that turn order changes each round, you roll for it. First highest goes first, second highest goes second, etc.

but you can also bid CP to roll additional dice to increase your odds.

I like the idea that turn order is more chaotic and people have to invest more to try to secure it if they absolutely need that advantage.

Why not just use wound counters for vehicles? It's so much easier.

https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Plastic-Knitting-Counter-Crochet/dp/B08H21RMQJ/ref=sr\_1\_47?keywords=knitting+counter&qid=1668705090&sprefix=knitting+cou%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-47

https://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Tools-85-188-Collapsible-Service/dp/B00M0V5PWA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=28JAVBCVGTABK&keywords=folding+rolling+cart+with+wheels+collapsible&qid=1668609291&sprefix=folding+rolling+cart%2Caps%2C147&sr=8...

I use this

I don't mean to be ugly... but there's a common thread here. It's more likely that you can improve in your time-management than every single other player you faced burned the majority of your gametime. Unlikely, but not impossible - so I can't say for sure but it does warrant some self-reflection.

My experience at RTTs and GTs in my games, those I observe around me and those that are discussed is that its unusual NOT to finish a game. Sometimes they get tight but 2.5 hours is a good amount of time for a competitive 2000pt game. I've only seen a game not make it past round 3 a few times in several years - if this happened to you all but once in one tournament it's a telling sign.

My experience is newer players tend to burn time that they're not necessarily aware of. You said in your post that this was your first tournament. A lot of times this can be small-talk, inconsequential actions (shooting a las-pistol at a Knight on full wounds), indecisiveness (which Knight on full wounds should I shoot the las-pistol at?), slow-rolling dice, and constant rules lookups.

BUY A CLOCK. USE IT. AND FOR GOD'S SAKE - KEEP PLAYING HOMIE BECAUSE OUR HOBBY IS FUN AND IT NEEDS YOU.

https://www.amazon.com/Wholesale-Chess-Basic-Digital-Clock/dp/B073XRPS7Z/ref=sr\_1\_5?crid=1G2C8BKWJQZ7Z&keywords=chess+clock&qid=1663071732&sprefix=chess+clock%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-5

I would also suggest getting one beforehand and practice a few games with one so you are used to the switching.

Chess Clock

Above is the link for the one most of the tourneys in our area use if you are looking for a decent cheap one

Can we just get someone from the UK to roll up and knock on this dude's door? 🤣

Jon Taylor

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.battlescribe.mobile.rostereditor&hl=en_US&gl=US

Address info -

https://maps.google.com/?q=Flat%201%20Westside%20Apartments%0A18-22%20Station%20Road%20West%0ACanterbury%0AKent%0ACT2%208WA

If you really want to speed up your rolling, try the RollHammer app:

iOS

Android

Amazon has a bajillion. Here’s a three pack for cheap

https://www.amazon.com/JMMTAAG-Interactive-Teaching-Training-Exercise/dp/B09SDBH8YK/ref=sxin_20_pa_sp_phone_search_thematic_sspa?crid=2HFS8L8D0SY3R&cv_ct_cx=red+laser+pointer&keywords=red+laser+pointer&pd_rd_i=B09SDBH8YK&pd_rd_r=9b...

For people flying to LVO and are taking the [wheeled tool cart](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FNTYX82/ref=redir\_mobile\_desktop?\_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=c885ee76d3dd2dcaaba2979ae59259a1&hsa\_cr\_id=2925619580701&pd\_rd\_plhdr=t&pd\_rd\_r=abbe4496-5a50-44f8-b609-c37cd8d3f981&pd\_rd\_w=3PiPp&am...), how do you prepare the cart? I was thinking of wrapping it in plastic wrap, but Im not sure because its large, awkward and heavy.

I used 0.5mm magnetic sheets for my first batch and found they weren’t strong enough to prevent the models sliding about. I bought 0.85mm magnetic sheet for round 2 and just stuck it on top of the 0.5mm sheets using gorilla glue super glue, and now I can hang then upside down without the budging. I use 5x2mm or 6x2mm magnets for most models, just adding more for bigger models.

If you’re UK based this is the Amazon link I used for my 0.85mm sheets:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07D5C1ZT7/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_BMYW8GJSTG1QS5XW1798?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Hope that helps.

Cut a large blade out of plasticard and glue it underneath. People won't blame you for not being perfect when there is no actual model for the contemptor butcher cannon.

Or if you have access to a 3D printer: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/butching-cannon

I like your list. It must be a blast to play.

Please tell me how you are doing with this list. I am especially curious about the Big Trakk. I have never played it myself.

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I'm working on a Deathskull list of five buggies myself. But with 10 Flashgitz in the Battlewagon, one Dackerjet and a little less character spam.

My local meta is not so competitive. But I'm happy about the new style of play without 90 boys. I personally enjoy it much more.

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I developed an app called RollHammer: Battle Dice specifically to help players roll any amount of dice swiftly and easily. I replied to a comment below if you want more details, but here are the links:

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rollhammer-battle-dice/id1548870360
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lastlevel.dicecup

Some people use a cart, some people use a tray.

https://www.amazon.com/Olympia-Tools-85-188-Collapsible-Service/dp/B00M0V5PWA Is very common in my area. I personally have either a toolbox with a metal sheet in the bottom, or I use my displayboard, I'll probably end up grabbing the card because I end up lugging around my books, and dice, and objectives, and everything and it would be simpler once I am 'unpacked'

I bought a couple of the foldable leather dice trays, like these: https://smile.amazon.com/SIQUK-Double-Folding-Rectangle-Leather/dp/B07G73QX9K/

Really helps to keep the dice organized and on the table

I've got the citadel one which is fine but apparently no longer available.

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Citadel-Drill

I would imagine Army Painter is a safe bet https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NNS3T87/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_2B31MWFMG292N5BBBNCR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

But maybe have a Google around and see some reviews (I don't think there's that much to them so I imagine any old drill will be fine.)

One thing I would say is avoid drill bits with really sharp points if you can, you want the bottom of the holes to be flatter is possible for gluing

they're collected from thingiverse and cults. i printed out all the walls and the floors are the soft foam sheets used to go over concrete floors to ease foot stress. i'll get all the files together and PM you a link

Hey mate. I've just created a free basic mathhammer Android app (because I was too cheap to buy the existing one) and I've just started working on a new feature just like this. Mind if I dig around in the code to check against my own work? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manadigitalnz.a40kmath

I guess it boils down to ensure you can use all your advantages while survive the advantages of shooting armies for at least one turn.

As a Guard player, when it comes to close combat you actually don't have that much and your Daemon Prince will kill almost any unit. Don't know if in your meta people play those shooty armies AND still have some decent close combat troops, but I'm sure it's difficult to have sufficient of both, especially when you have a flying Daemon Prince. For results on rolling dice, maybe you take a look at this book: Innumeracy: <strong>Math</strong>ematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences ( Paulos, John Allen ). In fact it's possible to roll bad for a long time...

Comfy shoes

water bottle

coughdrops

An open topped tray to carry your stuff around and set up quickly

make a quick-reference sheet with a list of your various unit and weapon profiles

bookmark important sections in your rulebook/codex so you don't have to flip through pages

a rigid ruler is nice since a lot of tournaments set up long rows of tables making it hard to walk around

a good camera if you want pictures

pen and notepad

Thanks.

I've been thinking about grabbing the Litko, Tectonic Craft Studios, or KromLech; 5, 10, or 20 model trays. Your comment helps me lean towards the 5-models.

• Litko - Bit more random... more Ork/Zombie randomness feel. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M1U7OMO/
• Kromlech - a bit more of the 3+2 I think you are suggesting. Also a bit more affordable. (though it looks like assembly is required) https://bitsofwar.com/home/608-round-base-skirmish-tray-25mm.html