Summer Rampage 2012 Rules.pdf - Privateer Press

Summer Rampage roars back to life in 2012 as a single-day, open-play event! Finishing moves, rampages, and bounties
all return as warjacks and warbeasts wreak havoc during a grueling array of tumultuous trials and multiplayer mayhem.
Introduced in 2007 as the first organized play event pitting WARMACHINE and HORDES players against each other, the
format focused heavily on warjack-on-warbeast combat. Mixed WARMACHINE/HORDES events soon became the norm,
and Summer Rampage evolved into a short-format league with global map effects.
For the fifth anniversary of Summer Rampage, the event will once again focus on bounties, finishing moves, and rampages.
These will be tracked on your Tumultuous Trials sheet, and the player with the most points at the end of the event will be
declared the Dominator.
Player resPonsibilities
Players participating in the Summer Rampage 2012 event
must bring their own models, stat cards, dice, measuring
devices, tokens, and templates they require for play. Tokens
representing in-game effects such as focus, fury, spells,
and abilities are required and must be kept adjacent to the
corresponding model on the table.
Players can also use the War Room application during
Summer Rampage 2012. When using War Room during an
event players can: mark damage on War Room cards instead
of physical stat cards, reference model and game rules from
War Room instead of physical stat cards or rulebooks, and
show Event Organizers (EOs) and opponents a theme force’s
rules on War Room. Players must still share their model stats
and so on with their opponent, whether or not that opponent
has War Room. If a player’s War Room device fails during a
game and cannot be recovered in a timely manner the player
will concede that game.
Modeling and Painting
All models used in Privateer Press organized play events must
be Privateer Press miniatures from the WARMACHINE or
HORDES ranges. The miniatures must be fully assembled on
the appropriately sized base for which the model was designed.
Any non-Privateer Press models, unassembled miniatures, or
inappropriately based models are not permitted.
Models that have not yet been released to the general public
at the time of the event are not permitted unless those models
are readily available at the event venue (such as conventionrelease
models in tournaments at that convention). The
Extreme versions of models are perfectly acceptable for use
in organized play.
Privateer Press encourages players to have a fully painted
force on the table. Games with painted armies are more
interesting to watch and generally enhance the experience for
all. Although painting is not required, players should take
this chance to show off all aspects of the hobby.
Model Conversions
Playing with a uniquely individualized and painted force
is one of the most rewarding aspects of the hobby. Just as
with information disclosure and sportsmanship, players are
expected to be unambiguous about model representation. The
following rules must be adhered to when using converted
models in organized play. These rules are meant not to limit a
player’s modeling options but rather to allow creativity without
generating an environment that could become confusing during
game play. At his discretion, an EO can make exceptions to
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A converted model must contain a majority of parts from the
WARMACHINE or HORDES model for which the rules were
written. For example, a Testament of Menoth conversion
must be composed mostly of parts from the Testament of
Menoth model. The end result of any conversion must be
clearly identifiable as the intended miniature and accurately
represent its weapons and equipment as listed in its rules.
Any conversions must be clearly pointed out to your
opponent before the game to avoid confusion.
On warrior models, converting and swapping weapons is
acceptable provided the new weapon represents the same
type of weapon replaced (like swapping one sword for
another). Anything relating to a weapon’s specific rules
must be maintained to avoid confusion on the tabletop.
For example, a weapon with Chain Weapon must still be
modeled as a chain-style weapon, and a weapon’s length
must be considered when converting weapons with Reach.
Weapons cannot be swapped on warjack and warbeast
models. Since many of the ’jacks and beasts utilize the same
chassis or torso, the weapons are the most identifiable part
of the model when looking across the tabletop. Converting
warjacks and warbeasts is still encouraged, but the aesthetics
of the weapons must be maintained. Modifying weapons is
permitted, as long as the end result is easily identifiable as
the intended warjack or warbeast’s proper weapon.
Models/units with upgrade blisters are an exception to
the standard model conversion rules in a number of ways.
Because the parts in these blisters define an entirely separate
set of stats and abilities, the upgrade parts must be clearly
visible on the model/unit matching the upgrade stat card in
order to be legal for tournament use. For example, a helljack
with one claw and one harpoon is not Malice. The model
must have the correct head, harpoon blade, and all three
spirit parts from the Malice upgrade in order to be considered
Malice. Additionally, once a model/unit has been converted,
it can be fielded only as that model/unit. For example, a
Warpwolf with the parts from the Ghetorix upgrade is not
an acceptable “conversion” for use with a Warpwolf Stalker
stat card. Lastly, in the case of unit attachment or weapon
attachment upgrade, the model(s) that use the upgrade stat
card must follow these rules to be legal for tournament use,
but the base unit follows the standard conversion policy for
warrior model conversions, above. For example, a Black
Dragon Officer & Standard must always use the Black
Dragon upgrade stat card and an Iron Fang Pikemen Officer
& Standard must always use the Iron Fang Pikemen Officer
& Standard stat card, but an Iron Fang Pikeman unit without
a UA uses its standard stat card whether or not they have
Black Dragon shields (or any other reasonable conversion).
Miniatures must be on their appropriately sized
WARMACHINE/HORDES base, but scenic details can be
added. The base’s perimeter must always be considered
when modeling scenic details. While it is acceptable for
scenic elements to overhang the base’s edge, the base itself
and not the scenic elements is used for all measurements. The
edge of a model’s base must not obscured to the point that
accurate measuring becomes difficult or impossible.
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A fair and honest in-game environment is required in order
for everyone to have fun. Players must accurately execute
the rules of the game and fully cooperate with opponents to
honestly answer any questions that arise before and during
the game. Players are also responsible for holding their
opponents to the same standards.
The EO will not be able to observe every game. If your opponent
is doing something that is making you uncomfortable—
stalling, bending the rules, or outright cheating—tell your
opponent about it. Explain what he can do to remedy the
situation in order to maintain a fair, honest, and fun in-game
environment. If the behavior continues or a dispute arises, call
the EO and explain the situation. The EO always has the final
word on rules questions or debates. Players must accept all
rulings made by the EO whether or not they agree.
Players must present a mature and polite demeanor to
their opponents and the EO. Failure to do so will result in
immediate disqualification. An EO can also disqualify a player
for any incident that is deemed unsporting. This includes,
but is not limited to, offensive or abusive conduct, bullying,
cheating, constant rules arguments, improper play, stalling,
and other inappropriate actions. Disqualified players are not
eligible for any awards or prizes and are barred from further
participation in the event and any other related events.
event rules
This event uses a free-play format that awards players
Tumultuous Trials points for accomplishments in games,
army construction, and modeling. All games must be played
at the 35-point level or greater. Armies must be built with
Fight Club restrictions: For every 10 army points of warjack
or warbeast models in a Fight Club army list, the list can
contain only 5 points of warrior models. Warjacks that would
become inert and warbeasts that would become wild instead
become autonomous (see WARMACHINE: Prime Mk II, p. 80).
Score sheets are provided to track points gained by fulfilling
certain requirements. All games should be played using the
event scenario. There is no limit to how many games a player
may play during the course of the event. Players are welcome
to play different factions during the event.
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bounties
Bounties are plentiful in Summer Rampage. Whether it’s
destroying a model on a huge base with a warjack or using
your warlock to slay the opposing warcaster, there’s probably
a bounty for you!
There are two basic types of bounties: unlimited and limited.
Unlimited bounties can be scored multiple times. Limited
bounties can be scored once. Finishing moves and rampages
are limited bounties and are scored once. Even though they
can be scored only once, finishing moves and rampages can
be performed any number of times throughout the event.
Unlimited BoUnties
• Game On – Play a game (1 pt)
• A New Challenger – Play a game against a new opponent (1 pt)
• Crush Them All – Play a game against a new faction (1 pt)
• Victory – Win a game (1 pt)
• All In – Play an Unbound game (8 pts)
limited BoUnties
• Masterpiece – Play with a fully painted army (2 pts)
• Epic Duel – Warcaster/warlock under your control destroys one or
more enemy warcasters/warlocks with an attack (2 pts)
• Recon – A warcaster/warlock under your control enters your
opponent’s deployment zone (2 pts)
• Massacre – Destroy ten of your opponent’s models in one turn (2 pts)
• Endangered Species – All your opponent’s warbeasts/warjacks are
destroyed or removed from play by the end of the game (2 pts)
• Genocide – All your opponent’s trooper models are destroyed or
removed from play by the end of the game (2 pts)
• Safari – A warcaster/warlock under your control destroys one or
more enemy warbeasts/warjacks with a melee attack (2 pts)
• Arcane Might - A warcaster/warlock under your control destroys one
or more enemy warbeasts/warbeasts with an offensive spell (2 pts)
• Old School – Play with only a battlegroup (2 pts)
• The Bigger They Are – A warjack/warbeast under your control
destroys one or more models on a huge base (2 pts)
• The Harder They Hit – A huge-based model under your control
destroys one or more warlocks/warcasters or warbeasts/warjacks (2 pts)
• Theme Machine – Play a game with a Tier 4 Theme Force (1 pt)
• Blitz – End a game with no friendly models remaining on your half
of the table (1 pt)
• Clean Sweep – End a game with no enemy models remaining on
your half of the table (1 pt)
Warjack destrUction Finishing moves
(limited BoUnties)
When a warjack or warbeast destroys a warjack, its controller
may choose to make one of the following finishing moves:
• Cortex Crusher (1 pt) – The attacker destroys its victim with a
brutal blow and sends a deadly shockwave back to its controller
through the severed link between the battlegroup. The controlling
warcaster of a warjack destroyed with a Cortex Crusher finishing
move suffers d3 damage.
• Depressurizer (1 pt) – Tearing into the warjack’s boiler, the attacker
directs a blast of steam at nearby targets. After placing a warjack
wreck marker, the attacker can immediately make a ranged attack
if it is not engaged. This attack is a RNG SP 6 and POW 10 and is
Damage Type: Fire .
• Heck of a Hat (1 pt) – The attacker violently rips pipes and
mechanika from the warjack’s hull with a teeth-shattering screech
of metal . . . and then proudly wears the remnants as a hat. The
attacker gains +1 ARM for one round.
• Just A Bit Outside (1 pt) – The attacker rips the head off an enemy
warjack and throws it at an enemy model. After placing a warjack
wreck marker, the attacker can immediately make a ranged attack if
it is not engaged. This attack is a RNG 8, POW 0 ranged attack with
the Thrown ability. (Add a model’s STR to the POW of its ranged
attack with a thrown weapon.)
• Disastrous Detonation (1 pt) – The warjack detonates with
explosive force. Before replacing the destroyed warjack with a
wreck marker, all models within 1˝ of the warjack other than the
model performing the Disastrous Detonation are pushed d3˝
directly away from the destroyed warjack.
WarBeast destrUction Finishing moves
(limited BoUnties)
When a warjack or warbeast destroys an enemy warbeast,
its controller can choose to make one of the following
finishing moves:
• A Leg Up (1 pt) – The attacking model rips a leg off its victim and
uses it to smash other foes. The improvised weapon is an additional
melee weapon with POW 3 (so P+S equal to STR+3) with Reach. The
model can immediately make one attack with this weapon without
spending focus or being forced. A Leg Up lasts for one turn.
• Crushed Spirit (1 pt) – The warbeast’s death is so brutal that it
can have a violent effect on the creature’s controlling warlock. If a
model makes a Crushed Spirit finishing move, an enemy warlock
that reaves fury points from the destroyed warbeast suffers 1 point
of damage per fury point reaved.
• Meat Shield (1 pt) – The attacker holds up the warbeast’s dead
carcass and uses it as a meat shield. The attacker gains +2 ARM
against damage that does not originate in its back arc. Meat Shield
lasts for one round.
• Skull Crusher (1 pt) – With a sickening pop, the warbeast explodes
in a tide of blood and gore. Before removing the destroyed
warbeast from play, all models within 1˝ of the warbeast other than
the model performing the Skull Crusher are knocked down.
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• Gut Punch (1 pt) – The attacker pummels the warbeast so hard
its stomach erupts, spewing caustic bile from the gaping wound.
Before removing the destroyed warbeast from play, all models
within 1˝ of the warbeast other than the warjack performing the
Gut Punch suffer Continuous Effect: Corrosion .
rampages (limited BoUnties)
Rampages are maneuvers that can be utilized by a warjack or
warbeast during a game. A player can use one rampage per
turn. Rampages are limited bounties and are scored once. When
a model triggers a rampage, its controller can choose whether
to use the rampage. If a model triggers multiple rampages, its
controller decides which rampage to use for the turn.
• Berserker (1 pt) – This rampage is triggered when a warjack/
warbeast performs two finishing moves in the same game. When
this rampage is used, this model and friendly warjacks/warbeasts
within 8˝ gain Berserk for the remainder of the game. When a
model with Berserk destroys one or more models with a melee
attack during its combat action, immediately after the attack is
resolved it must make one additional melee attack against another
model in its melee range.
• Hit ’Em Again (2 pts) – This rampage is triggered when a warjack/
warbeast destroys three or more enemy models with a
single power attack and/or collateral damage from that
power attack. When this rampage is used, this warjack/
warbeast can immediately charge an enemy model without
spending focus or being forced and gains boosted melee
attack rolls this turn. The warjack/warbeast can charge
without spending focus or being forced the rest of the game.
• Kill the Head (2 pts) – This rampage is triggered when a
single warjack/warbeast destroys two or more character
models in a single game. When this rampage is used,
this warjack/warbeast immediately makes a full
advance. Then this warjack gains up to 3 focus
points, or this warbeast discards up to 3 fury
points.
• Mayhem (2 pts) – This rampage is triggered when a
warjack/warbeast destroys five or more enemy models
during a single activation. This model can make one
additional melee attack with each of its melee weapons each
activation (including this one) for the rest of the game.
• Tag Team (3 pts) – When an enemy warjack/warbeast
is destroyed by a friendly warjack/warbeast while in a
headlock/weapon lock from another friendly warjack/
warbeast, the warjack/warbeast making the lock and the one
that destroyed the locked foe both gain an additional activation
at the end of the turn. During the additional activation, the warjacks/
warbeasts gain boosted attack and damage rolls.
rewards
• Dominator – The player with the most points by the end of
the event will be declared the Dominator.
• Arcane Mechanik – The WARMACHINE player with the
most points by the end of the event who is not the Dominator
will be declared the Arcane Mechanik.
• Beast Handler – The HORDES player with the most points
by the end of the event who is not the Dominator will be
declared the Beast Handler.
• Artisan – The player with the best painted army will be
declared the Artisan. The army must be played in at least one
Summer Rampage game for its owner to be eligible for Artisan.
• Rampager – The first player to perform all five rampages
will win the Rampager award.
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sCenario
relic raid
Summary: Two enemy forces cross paths while transporting
ancient and powerful relics from a nearby ruin. The only way
to establish battlefield supremacy is via the destruction of the
enemy artifact!
Special Rules
Each player begins with a 50 mm objective placed in his
deployment zone in accordance with the diagram below.
These are the relics.
Each player treats the relic placed in his deployment zone as
a non-warrior friendly faction model.
When a player destroys the enemy relic, all warjacks/
warbeasts in his army gain boosted attack and damage rolls
for the remainder of the game.
Victory Conditions
A player with the last remaining warcaster or warlock
immediately wins the game.
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Player 1 AD Line
Player 1 Deployment
relic raid diagram
Ancient Relic
Ancient Relic
ancient relic stat card
Player 2 Deployment
Player 2 AD Line
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Ancient Relic
Summer rampage Objective
Base size: Large
DeF: 5
aRM: 20
PlayeR 1’s OBjective DaMage: 10
PlayeR 2’s OBjective DaMage: 10
ciRculaR visiOn – This model’s front arc extends to 360°.
ancient shROuD – When a damage roll against this model exceeds
its ARM, it suffers 1 damage point instead of the total rolled.
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