Matched Play 234

Question 1

What is the recommended battlefield size for a 1000-point battle?

Answer 1

30” x 44” with 4 terrain features

Adjust battlefield size and terrain features if using a different points limit

Question 2

What is the recommended battlefield size for a 2000-point battle?

Answer 2

44” x 60” with 8 terrain features

Adjust battlefield size and terrain features if using a different points limit

Question 3

What are the first three steps to set up a matched play battle?

Answer 3

• Pick your armies
• Determine the battleplan
• Set up the battlefield

Refer to pages 226 for Army Composition and the battleplan table

Question 4

What are the three battleplans listed in the document?

Answer 4

• Border War
• Stake a Claim
• Shifting Priorities

Players can roll to determine or choose a battleplan

Question 5

How is the attacker determined in the setup phase?

Answer 5

The players roll off and the winner chooses the attacker and defender

The defender sets up objectives and terrain

Question 6

What are the placement rules for terrain features?

Answer 6

• More than 3” from the battlefield edge
• More than 6” from all other terrain features
• More than 3” from all objectives

Ensures proper spacing on the battlefield

Question 7

How many victory points does a player score for controlling at least 1 objective?

Answer 7

2 victory points

Players can score additional points based on the number of objectives controlled

Question 8

What are the scoring conditions for victory points?

Answer 8

• 2 points for 1 objective
• 2 points for 2 or more objectives
• 2 points for more objectives than opponent

Scoring occurs at the end of each player’s turn

Question 9

What is the duration of First Blood battles?

Answer 9

4 battle rounds

A standard length for matches in this format

Question 10

What constitutes a major victory?

Answer 10

The player with the most victory points at the end of the battle wins

Ties lead to a minor victory or draw based on general survival

Question 11

What happens if players are tied on victory points and only one general survives?

Answer 11

That player wins a minor victory

Survival of generals plays a crucial role in tie situations

Question 12

What modifies the gameplay within each battleplan?

Answer 12

Twists

Twists can provide additional means of scoring victory points

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Each player scores victory points at the end of each of their _______.

Answer 13

turns

Scoring occurs at specific intervals during gameplay