Official Steamroller 2011 Rules

Table of Contents
Introduction Player Responsibilities Logistics Army Lists Modeling and Painting Conversions Sportsmanship TO Responsibilities Number of Rounds First Round Pairings Subsequent Pairings Byes & Odd Number Players Match Timing Turn Timing Turn Extension Tournament Matches Scenarios Terrain Scenario Selection Deployment Final Standings Sample Record Sheet Scenario Reference Sheets Scenario Glossary Victory & Tiebreakers 10 11 5 6 7 7 8 9 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 1 1 1 2 3 1 Scenarios Overrun Kill Box Close Quarters Gaining Ground Process of Elimination Revelation Incursion Outflank, Outfight, Outlast Capture the Flag Grind Destruction The Gauntlet Command & Control Diversion Demolition Sacrifice Steamroller 2011 Appendix Variants Using Variants Army List Variants Painting Variants Number of Rounds Variants Match Timing Variants Scenario Variants Victory Variants Final Standings Variants Logistics Sample Combinations 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 31 31 33 33 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
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Steamroller 2011
Victory cannot be gained through strength of arms and strategy alone; a general must be meticulously prepared and infinitely adaptable. Know the land as you know yourself, strike without hesitation, and be prepared to offset any tactical disadvantage with overwhelming numbers. The ultimate purpose of war is victoryabsolute victory at any cost. Kommandant Gurvaldt Irusk, Irusk on Conquest: How to Fully Subjugate Your Enemy
In Steamroller tournaments, players face off in a series of matches and pit their skills against increasingly challenging opponents to determine who will emerge victorious. Steamroller is ideal for groups of 8 to 32 players and promotes fast and furious play while stressing the ability to adapt to a variety of scenarios.
Player Responsibilities
Logistics
Players participating in a Steamroller 2011 (SR2011) event must bring all their own models, stat cards, dice, measuring devices, tokens, markers, and templates they require for play. The Tournament Organizer (TO) must approve any printed media used to track damage. Players should also bring a copy of the SR2011 scenario reference sheet for use during the tournament.
Army Lists
Players must bring two printed or legibly handwritten copies of all their army lists complete with point costs and army point totals. Players should check with the TO before the event begins on any rules questions they think may arise based on their armies. Army list point totals cannot exceed the point size chosen for the game and cannot fall more than 2 points under the point size chosen for the event. Players must include all warcasters or warlocks bonus warjack or warbeast points in their army lists. A 50-point Kaelyssa army, for example, must include 55 to 57 points of models. In the SR2011 format, players may bring up to two army lists. The same warcaster or warlock cannot be included in both lists. Both lists are subject to the same point constraints (factoring in bonus warjack/warbeast points), must be from the same faction, and must be registered with the TO before the start of the event. Mercenary players can use different contracts or theme forces for their two lists. Minion players can use different pacts or theme forces for their two lists. SR2011 allows all released theme forces to be used. Anyone using a theme force must have the theme force available for the TOs reference (in order to verify the army list) and for the opponents reference (in order to view the theme forces special rules).
Modeling and Painting

All models used in Privateer Press organized play events must be Privateer Press miniatures from the WARMACHINE or HORDES ranges. Every miniature must be fully assembled on the appropriately-sized base for which the model was designed. Any nonPrivateer 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. Miniatures must be on their appropriately sized WARMACHINE/HORDES bases, but scenic details may be added. The bases perimeter must always be considered when modeling scenic details. While scenic elements may overhang the bases edge, the base itself, not the scenic elements, is used for all measurements. The edge of a models base must not be obscured to the point that accurate measuring becomes difficult or impossible.
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, and all conversions must be clearly pointed out to your opponent before the game to avoid confusion. The following rules must be followed when using converted models in organized play. These rules are meant not to limit a players modeling options but rather to allow creativity without generating an environment that could become confusing during game play. At his discretion, an event organizer may make exceptions to these rules to approve any reasonable conversion. 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 must accurately represent its weapons and equipment as listed in its rules. 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 weapons 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 weapons 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 warbeasts proper weapon. The models with upgrade kit blisters are an exception to the standard conversion rules. Because the parts in these blisters define an entirely separate model for rules purposes, all parts must be clearly visible on the model for legal 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 blister in order to be considered Malice.
Sportsmanship
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 TO will not be able to observe every game. If your opponent is doing something that is making you uncomfortablestalling, bending the rules, or outright cheatingtell your opponent about it. Explain what they 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 TO and explain the situation. The TO always has the final word on rules questions or debates. Players must accept all rulings made by the TO whether or not they agree. We assume that all players are good sports who understand fair play. Players must present a mature and polite demeanor to opponents and the TO. Failure to do so will result in immediate disqualification. A TO may 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 immature 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.
TO Responsibilities
Number of Rounds
Players participate in a timed format with all players participating in every round. The number of players participating in the tournament determines the maximum number of matches usually required to determine a winner. The chart below breaks down the number of rounds relative to the number of players in the event. Players 8 or fewer 9 to 16 17 to 32 33 to 64 Rounds 3-round event 4-round event 5-round event 6-round event
The event will run until one player has more tournament points than any other player at the end of a round. Once this condition is met, the event ends without additional matches.
First Round Pairings

Shuffle all the tournament record sheets together. Take the top two sheets and set them to one side. This gives you the first pairing. Without shuffling the pile again, remove the next two sheets and repeat the process until all players have an opponent. If you have an odd number of players, see Byes & Odd Number of Players below. Once you have completed the pairings, note the opposing players ID on each players sheet to track that players opponents. Record the tournament point and control point scores for each player when the round ends. Ignore the subtotal boxes for now; they only matter for rounds after the first.
Subsequent Pairings
From here on, all pairings and ranks are based on tournament point subtotals and pairings from previous rounds. After all matches in the previous round have been completed, sort the tournament record sheets into piles based on the number of tournament points. Shuffle each pile. Take the top sheet of the pile with the greatest number of tournament points and choose the first opponent in the pile he has not already played. Set this pair aside and repeat the process. When you reach the end of a pile move to the next pile. If a pile has an odd number of players, pair the last player against someone from the next-highest tournament point pile. Again, once you have all the pairings, write the opposing players ID in the appropriate column on each players sheet. It may take several attempts to find pairings that avoid duplicating match-ups. Some TOs use additional criteria for their pairings. Keep in mind that any additional criteria must come after matching players with the same number of tournament points who have not already played one another.
Byes & Odd Number of Players

Steamroller matches take place between two players. In the case of an odd number of players, one player will receive a bye. A player receiving a bye sits out of the current matches and receives 1 tournament point and 0 control points for the round. The TO will randomly determine which player receives the bye if a tournament begins with an odd number of players. In subsequent rounds, the TO will randomly select a player from those with the lowest tournament point totals. The TO should ensure that the same player does not receive a bye more than once per event.
Match Timing
Each round in a Steamroller event has a variable match length. Before each match begins, the TO rolls a d6 and doubles the result to determine the variable. He then adds the variable to the base match length to determine the overall match length as shown in the table below. The TO will not announce the result of this roll or reveal the amount of time remaining in a match to players. Event Point Size 35 50 75 100 Base Match Length (minutes) 80 100 120 160 Turn Length (minutes) 10 12 15 20 Turn Extension Length (minutes) 5 6 7 10
After the time limit for a match has expired, the TO calls dice down. If a player is in the process of moving a model, he finishes that movement, then the turn and game end. If the player is in the process of making a roll of any kind, he completes that single roll, then the turn and game end. If the roll is an attack roll that directly hits its target, resolve the direct hit damage roll as well. Note that the end of the turn due to dice down prompts scenario scoring as specified in the scenario even though the game is also ending.
If a game does not have a clear winner after dice down, check the scenario for how to determine the winner. The TO should instruct all players how the tiebreaker system described in the SR2011 scenario reference sheet works before the tournament begins. When estimating the overall length of a tournament, a TO should add approximately 30 minutes per round to cover the variable, allow time to do pairings, get people to their new tables, and get the next round started.
Turn Timing
Steamroller also uses timed turn length to ensure a fair play environment. Players in each match use a timer to track the fixed amount of time available for each turn. This time limit is based on the point size of the event. If a player is executing a model/units normal movement when his turn time expires, he finishes moving that model/unit, then his turn ends. If the player is in the process of making a roll of any kind after movement is complete, he completes that single roll, then his turn ends. If the roll is an attack roll that directly hits its target, resolve the direct hit damage roll as well. When a player moves a model, rolls dice or takes significant time to make decisions during the other players turn, the player whose turn it is has the option of stopping the clock while these actions are resolved.
Turn Extension
Once per game, each player may extend his turn length with an extension. A player can extend his turn length by declaring he is doing so during his turn or within 30 seconds after the time allotted for his turn runs out. After the current turn time expires, the active players opponent resets the clock to the number of minutes for the turn extension, then the active player continues his turn. Remember that this extension is only for a players turn length and cannot extend a turn past the match length.
Tournament Matches
Scenarios
In order to streamline scenario descriptions, all the rules for control zones, flags and objectives are now found on the SR2011 scenario reference sheet at the beginning of the scenario packet. All victory conditions and tiebreakers are also found there. The TO should bring several copies of the SR2011 scenario reference sheet for use during the tournament. Veterans of past Steamroller formats should note that most SR2011 scenarios allow players to score control points on either players turn. This method rewards players more accurately for holding ground as well as for taking ground. Resolve all effects that expire at the end of the turn before calculating scoring for the turn. SR2011 has also added radial scenarios that use the right-hand corners of the board as the reference point for deployment. Radial scenarios are intended for games of 35 points or higher. Measurements for deployment are made from the right-hand corner out to the limit of the deployment zone along any radial axis.
In radial scenarios a players table edge is defined as the two table edges that intersect at the righthand corner. Mechanics that are measured from a players board edge may use a point on either of the two sides indicated below.
TOs should stress that it is imperative all players pursue both the scenario and assassination victory conditions during the match as players do not know when the round time is going to expire.
Terrain
The type, volume, and placement of terrain are up to the TO, but the following guidelines must be followed when setting up tournament tables: Do not place obstructions or rough terrain within normal deployment zone areas. This does not apply to Advance Deployment areas. All terrain pieces must be placed at least 3 away from other terrain pieces. This includes terrain pieces granted by Theme Force bonuses. Do not place impassable terrain within control zones when playing scenarios that use them. Note that all other terrain may be placed within the control zones.
TOs can choose whether to fully represent the control zones presented in the scenario packet with templates or mark the corners of rectangular zones or the center point of circular zones. If center or corner markers are used, players may measure the scoring area whenever it is relevant to fulfilling scenario conditions. Any attempted abuse of this mechanic is grounds for disqualification.
Scenario Selection
Steamroller 2011 contains four groups of scenarios. The scenarios in each group have similar objectives. In order to ensure that tournaments contain a variety of different scenario types, TOs must select a scenario from each group before they can choose from the same group again. Group Selection Example Group Choices Available 1, 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3 2 1, 2, 3, 4
Round 1 2 3 4 5
Group Chosen 1 4 3 2 3
TOs should choose scenarios before a tournament to ensure that they have the required materials for those scenarios. The selected scenarios can be played in any order. You may also use the random scenario table below. Make two separate d6 rolls, re-rolling 5s and 6s (or two separate d4 rolls if such dice are readily available). Scenarios cannot be repeated in a standard tournament. All players play the same scenario each round. The TO keeps the upcoming scenario secret until the start of each round of matches. During each round the TO should provide one copy of the scenario being played for every four players (every two tables) in the event. After declaring the scenario, the TO will read the rules for that scenario aloud. The TO should answer questions concerning the scenario before the round begins. Players are responsible for making sure they understand the scenario. Random Scenario Table 2 3 Group 2: Group 3: Dual Distant Process of Capture the Elimination Flag Revelation Grind Incursion Outflank, Outfight, Outlast Destruction The Gauntlet
Roll 1 Roll 2 1 2 3 4
1 Group 1: Center Overrun Kill Box Close Quarters Gaining Ground
4 Group 4: Radial Command and Control Diversion Demolition Sacrifice
Deployment
Players secretly choose one of their two lists after the pairings and scenarios for the match have been announced. Before deploying any models, players should conceal the card for their selected warcaster or warlock on the table. Players cannot change their lists after making this selection. Both players reveal their lists simultaneously, then setup continues normally.
Players can ask to see their opponents lists at any time, including before final list selection, before the start of the match, and during play. A player must take care not to disrupt the flow of the game while doing this. In order to mitigate the initiative advantage of the first player, the deployment zones in SR2011 are based on turn order. In standard scenarios the first player has an 8 deployment zone (14 AD) and the second player has a 10 deployment zone (16 AD). In radial scenarios the first player has an 18 deployment zone (24 AD) and the second player has a 20 deployment zone (26 AD). The player who chooses to go first chooses his table edge, deploys first, and takes the first turn. TOs also have the option to predetermine table sides for players in order to save time during deployment.
Final Standings
Players score tournament points based on their performance during each match. A player gains 1 tournament point for a win and 0 for a loss or draw. Tournament points determine a players current standing in a tournament. In the case of two players with the same score, determine which one ranks higher by adding the tournament score of all of the opponents each player faced over the previous rounds (strength of schedule). For example, after four rounds Jason and Doug are tied for second place. To break the tie, the TO adds up all the tournament points of Jasons opponents for the previous four rounds and compares the total to the combined score of Dougs opponents for those rounds. The player whose opponents have the highest total score has the best strength of schedule score and earns the higher rank. If strength of schedule is the same for both players, the player who accrued the most control points throughout the tournament earns the higher rank. If control points are the same for both players, the player who accrued the most enemy army points destroyed throughout the tournament earns the higher rank. When counting destroyed army points, use the following rules: Destroyed models/units are worth their army points value. Units below 50% of their starting number (rounding up) are worth 50% of their army points (rounding up), including all attachments. Count the full army points value for inert warjacks and wild warbeasts. Warcasters and warlocks are worth 5 army points. Non-warcaster/warlock models included with warcasters and warlocks have no additional value.
When calculating model value, use the values printed on the model stat cards even if those models were brought into the army via other means (example: Dark Industries) or if the models received a discount during army-building (example: Call of the Wild tier 4 theme force benefit).
Sample Tournament Record Sheet

Instructions: Please print neatly and legibly. Shaded areas are for organizer use only. Player Name: List 1 Faction/Contract: List 2 Faction/Contract: Player Number: Theme Force: Tier: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Theme Force: Tier: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Result W/L/T W/L/T W/L/T W/L/T W/L/T Totals TP CP Opponent AP Destroyed PP Forum Name:
Round 1 2 3 4 5
Opponent Player #
List 1
Point Cost
List 2 (optional)
Point Cost
List 1 Total Point Cost:
List 2 Total Point Cost:
SR2011 SCENARIO REFERENCE SHEET

Scenario Glossary
Scenario Diagrams: Each players deployment zone and the scoring areas or objectives for the scenario are depicted. The first (red) and second (blue) player are assigned a color in the diagram. The scoring areas are also color-coded by player in some scenarios. In these scenarios a player must control or contest the areas that match his own color in the diagram. Starting number: The number of models that a model/unit choice provides based on the army point cost paid. If a model/unit doesnt begin the game with all purchased models in play, the starting number is still considered to be the number stated on the stat card for the point cost paid. Own: Models listed, or created by effects, within a players fielded army list. Control: The rules for control vary depending on the scenario and the type of scoring area (zone or flag) used. Ignore inert warjacks, wild warbeasts, fleeing models and models that you own that are under the control of your opponent when checking for control conditions. Contest: A player must own at least one model within a scoring area in order to contest that area or within 4 of a flag to contest that flag. Inert warjacks, wild warbeasts, and fleeing models cannot contest. Zone: Also called a scoring area. A region of the game table defined within the scenario rules. Players seek to control these zones or contest a zone so that an opponent does not control that zone. A player controls a zone if he owns one or more models within the zone and the opponent has no models within the same zone. There are no additional requirements for warcasters, warlocks, warjacks, or warbeasts. For a unit to control a zone the unit must contain 50% or more of its starting number (rounding up) and all remaining models must be within the same zone. For a solo to control a zone, it must have an army point cost of 1 or more. For solo choices that consist of multiple models, divide the cost of the solo choice by the number of models to see if each model is worth at least 1 point. For multiple model solo choices to control a zone the choice must contain 50% or more of its starting number of models (rounding up) and all remaining models must be within the same zone. Flag (40 mm base): All flags are models with the following qualities: Cannot be targeted, damaged, moved, placed, or removed from play Incorporeal, stationary, medium-based models Immune to all in-game effects; do not activate
A player controls a flag if he owns one or more models B2B with the flag and the opponent has no models within 4 of that flag. There are no additional requirements for warcasters, warlocks, warjacks, or warbeasts. If the B2B model is a member of a unit, the unit must contain 50% or more of its starting number (rounding up) and all remaining models must also be within 4 of the flag. If the B2B model is a solo it must have an army point cost of 1 or more. For solo choices that consist of multiple models, divide the cost of the solo choice by the number of models to see if each model is worth at least 1 point. For multiple model solo choices to control a flag the choice must contain 50% or more of its starting number of models (rounding up) and all remaining models must also be within 4 of the flag. Objective (50 mm base): Some scenarios will add additional qualities to objectives or contradict these properties; in those cases the scenario takes precedence. All objectives are models with the following qualities: Cannot be targeted by attacks or damaged on the first round Non-living, non-warrior, stationary, large-based models Friendly model to all other models DEF 5/ARM 20/Damage: 15 360 front arc May be moved by throws, slams, pushes, etc. Cannot be placed, knocked down, or removed from play Cannot channel Do not activate, suffer continuous effects, or suffer collateral damage
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SR2011 SCENARIO REFERENCE SHEET

Victory and Tiebreakers
Assassination Victory: When only one player owns warcasters/warlocks remaining in play, that player immediately wins the match. Scenario Victory: When a player has fulfilled the victory conditions described in the scenario, that player immediately wins the match. 1st Tiebreaker: If time runs out before a player has won the match, the player who owns the most warcasters/warlocks remaining in play wins the match. If both players own the same number of warcasters/warlocks in play, check the 2nd tiebreaker to determine the match winner. 2nd Tiebreaker: The player who has the most control points wins the match. If both players have the same number of control points, check the 3rd tiebreaker to determine the match winner. 3rd Tiebreaker: Tally the army point value of the models/units owned by each player within the designated scenario scoring area. Ignore inert warjacks, wild warbeasts, and fleeing models when checking 3rd tiebreaker conditions. The player with more army points wins the match. If both players have the same number of army points, check the 4th tiebreaker to determine the match winner. Units and Unit Attachments: Points equal to the units army point cost. Ignore units that have fewer than 50% (rounding up) of their starting number remaining in play when counting army points. At least half (rounding up) of the remaining models must be within the scoring area. Models with the Attachment ability add to the units value and also add to the number of models needed. For example, ten Long Gunners need five or more models in play to be worth 10 points, and twelve Long Gunners including their unit attachment need six or more models to be worth 12 points. Warcasters/Warlocks: 5 points for each warcaster or warlock (regardless of warjack and warbeast bonus points) within the scoring area. If a warcaster or warlock choice consists of multiple models, all the models with the warcaster or warlock subtype must be within the scoring area. Models automatically included with the warcaster or warlock choice without the warcaster or warlock subtype do not affect warcaster/warlock scoring.
Warjacks/Warbeasts: Points equal to the army point 4th Tiebreaker: Tally each players army points cost of the model within the scoring area. destroyed as described below. The player who suffered Solos: Points equal to the army point cost of the more army points destroyed loses the match. model within the scoring area. If a solo choice Destroyed models/units are worth their army consists of multiple models, ignore solo choices points value. that have fewer than 50% (rounding up) of their starting number remaining in play when counting Units below 50% of their starting number army points. All remaining models must be within (rounding up) are worth 50% of their army points the scoring area for the solo choices value to be (rounding up) including all attachments. counted. Count the full army points value for inert warjacks and wild warbeasts. Warcasters and warlocks are worth 5 army points.
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#1 Overrun (Center Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to control a rectangular zone in the center of the board. Mark a 36 x 8 zone in accordance with the diagram below. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, either player can earn 1 control point by controlling the zone.
Victory Conditions
The first player to earn 2 control points immediately wins the match. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within the control zone.
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#2 Kill Box (Center Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players must move their warcaster(s) or warlock(s) forward while attempting to assassinate their opponents warcaster(s) or warlock(s). Mark a 24 square in accordance with the diagram below. This is the kill box.
Victory Conditions
Starting on the first players second turn, if a player ends his own turn with a friendly warcaster or warlock not within the kill box, all friendly warcasters and warlocks are immediately destroyed and cannot be healed. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within the kill box.
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#3 Close Quarters (Center Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to control a circular zone on the opponents side of the board. Mark two zones (8 diameter circles) in accordance with the diagram below. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, a player earns 1 control point when he controls the zone on the opponents half of the board.
Victory Conditions
The first player to earn at least 2 control points and have more control points than the opponent immediately wins the match. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within the control zone on your opponents side of the board.
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#4 Gaining Ground (Center Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to control two zones of different value. Mark three 18 x 6 zones in accordance with the diagram below. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, either player can earn 1 control point for controlling the central zone; a player controlling the zone on the opponents side of the board earns 2 control points. In this scenario player 1 cannot earn control points if an enemy model is contesting the zone on player 1s half of the board. Player 2 cannot earn control points if an enemy model is contesting the zone on player 2s half of the board.
Victory Conditions
The first player to earn at least 4 control points and have more control points than the opponent immediately wins the match. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, then break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within the central zone and the zone on your opponents half of the board.
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#5 Process of Elimination (Dual Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to control two central zones. Mark two 6 x 14 zones in accordance with the diagram below. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, both players earn 1 control point per zone that they control. In this scenario each player can earn only 1 control point per turn. Each player can earn only 1 control point in each zone during the course of the match.
Victory Conditions
The first player to score 2 control points and have more control points than the opponent wins the match. If both players reach 2 control points on the same turn reopen scoring in both zones and play until a player earns 2 more control points. Repeat as needed. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within the two control zones.
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#6 Revelation (Dual Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to control two flags on the centerline of the board. Place two flags in accordance with the diagram below. After the roll for turn but before deployment, randomly choose a flag in one of the positions as flag #1. The remaining flag is flag #2. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, a player earns 1 control point if he controls flag #1. A player earns 1 control point if he controls flag #2 but cannot begin scoring control points on flag #2 until the turn after the first control point is scored on flag #1 by either player. Each player may score only 2 control points on each flag during the match.
Victory Conditions
The first player to earn at least 3 control points and have more control points than the opponent, immediately wins the match. If both players reach 3 control points on the same turn, reopen scoring on both flags and play until a player has more control points than the opponent. If time runs out before a player has won via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within 4 of either flag.
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#7 Incursion (Dual Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to control two flags on the centerline of the board. Place three flags in accordance with the diagram below. At the end of the second players first turn, randomly remove one flag from the board. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, a player earns 1 control point for each flag he controls.
Victory Conditions
The first player to earn at least 3 control points and have more control points than the opponent immediately wins the match. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within 4 of either flag.
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#8 Outflank, Outfight, Outlast (Dual Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to control two circular zones on the centerline of the board. Mark two zones (12-diameter circle) in accordance with the diagram below. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, both players earn 1 control point per zone they control.
Victory Conditions
The first player to earn at least 3 control points and have more control points than the opponent immediately wins the match. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within the 2 control zones.
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#9 Capture the Flag (Distant Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to control a flag on the opponents side of the board. Place two flags in accordance with the diagram below. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, a player earns 1 control point when he controls the flag on the opponents side of the board.
Victory Conditions
The first player to earn at least 2 control points and have more control points than the opponent immediately wins the match. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within 4 of the flag on the opponents side of the board.
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#10 Grind (Distant Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to maneuver objectives into a zone on the opponents side of the board. Place two objectives and mark two zones (4-diameter circle) per the diagram below. In this scenario when a player disables an objective it is immediately thrown d3 + 3 in a direction of that players choice and all previously inflicted damage on it is removed. Objectives thrown in this manner do not deviate. Collateral damage from this throw is POW 10. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, a player earns 1 control point for each objective within the control zone on the opponents half of the board. Players do not earn control points for controlling zones in this scenario. Immediately after a control point is scored return the scoring objective to its starting position using least disturbance (WARMACHINE: Prime, p. 65). Models moved by this placement are knocked down and suffer a POW 10 collateral damage roll.
Victory Conditions
The first player to earn at least 2 control points and have more control points than the opponent immediately wins the match. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, instead of counting army points, count the number of objectives completely within each players half of the board. The player with fewest objectives completely within his half of the board wins the match.
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#11 Destruction (Distant Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to destroy two objectives on the opponents side of the board. Before deployment, position an objective on both OBJ1 positions in accordance with the diagram below. When an OBJ1 objective is destroyed place an objective in the OBJ2 position on the same side of the board during the next maintenance phase using the rule of least disturbance. Objectives in this scenario cannot move or be moved.
Victory Conditions
Players earn 1 control point for each objective that is destroyed on their opponents side of the board. The first player to earn 2 control points immediately wins the match. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers, For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within 4 of each objective on your opponents side of the board.
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#12 The Gauntlet (Distant Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to control a zone on the opponents side of the board. Mark two 6 x 8 zones in accordance with the diagram below. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, a player earns 1 control point if he controls the zone on the opponents half of the board.
Victory Conditions
The first player to earn at least 2 control points and have more control points than the opponent wins the match. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within the control zone on your opponents side of the board.
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#13 Command and Control (Radial Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to control a zone in the center of the board while contesting any flag with their warcaster or warlock. Mark one zone (12-diameter circle) and place four flags in accordance with the diagram below. In this scenario, in addition to the normal control requirements for control zones, a player must contest any flag with a friendly warcaster or warlock in order to control the zone. Players do not earn control points for controlling flags in this scenario. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, either player can earn 1 control point for controlling the zone.
Victory Conditions
The first player to earn 2 control points immediately wins the match. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within the control zone.
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#14 Diversion (Radial Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to control a flag to their right while contesting a zone on their opponents half of the board. Mark two zones (8-diameter circles) and place two flags in accordance with the diagram below. Each player may only score on the flag to his right. In this scenario, in addition to the normal control requirements for flags, a player must contest the zone on the opponents half of the board in order to control his designated flag. Players do not earn control points for controlling zones in this scenario. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, either player can earn 1 control point for controlling his designated flag.
Victory Conditions
The first player to earn at least 2 control points and have more control points than the opponent immediately wins the match. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within the control zone on your opponents half of the board.
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#15 Demolition (Radial Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to maneuver objectives into control zones. Mark two zones (8-diameter circles) and place two objectives in accordance with the diagram below. In this scenario when a player disables an objective it is immediately thrown d3 + 3 in a direction of that players choice and all previously inflicted damage on it is removed. Objectives thrown in this manner do not deviate. Collateral damage from this throw is POW 10. Players do not earn control points for controlling zones in this scenario. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, each player earns 1 control point for each objective within a zone they control. Each player may score only 1 control point in each zone during the match. Immediately after a control point is scored, models within 5 of scoring objectives suffer a POW 14 magic damage roll and are knocked down. Then return the scoring objective to its starting position using the rule of least disturbance (WARMACHINE: Prime, p. 65); models moved by this placement are knocked down and suffer a POW 10 collateral damage roll.
Victory Conditions
The first player to earn at least 2 control points and have more control points than the opponent immediately wins the match. If both players reach 2 control points on the same turn, reopen scoring in both zones and play until a player earns 1 more control point. Repeat as needed. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within both control zones.
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#16 Sacrifice (Radial Scenario)

Special Rules
Summary: Players attempt to control a zone while basing a flag. Mark one zone (12-diameter circle) and one1 flag in accordance with the diagram below. In this scenario, in addition to the normal control requirements for zones, a player must own a friendly model in B2B with the flag in order to control the zone. Players do not earn control points for controlling flags in this scenario. At the end of each players turn, starting on the second players second turn, either player can earn 1 control point for controlling the zone. Each turn after scoring is complete, but before the next turn begins, all models in B2B with the flag and owned by a player who scored that turn suffer a POW 20 magic damage roll, are pushed 3 directly away from the flag, and are knocked down.
Victory Conditions
The first player to earn 2 control points immediately wins the match. If time runs out before a player has won the match via scenario or assassination victory, break the tie as outlined in Victory & Tiebreakers. For the 3rd tiebreaker, count only the army points within 4 of the flag.
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Steamroller 2011 Appendix

Variants for the Official WARMACHINE & HORDES Tournament Format
Steamroller 2011 (SR2011) provides an official format for Tournament Organizers (TOs) of WARMACHINE and HORDES events. We realize that not all communities are the same, so we have compiled this appendix to provide official variants to specific areas of the SR2011 document. These variants can be used to alter a single rule, or they can be combined to form a more casual or competitive format based on the preferences of the players, the needs of the venue, or event time constraints. No matter what choices you make, any combination of variants from this document will constitute an official SR2011 tournament format. Variant rules are available for the following sections of the SR2011 rules: 1. Army Lists 2. Painting 3. Number of Rounds 4. Match Timing 5. Scenarios 6. Victory 7. Final Standings
Using Variants
This document will revisit several rules areas of the SR2011 document. A review of the minimum baseline version of a rule will be listed followed by variant keyword(s) and the description of the variant(s). For example, if a baseline rule section called Lunch required that players bring their own lunch to events, the SR2011 appendix entry for Lunch might read: Baseline Players are responsible for providing their own lunch at this SR2011 event. Lunch Provided Lunch will be provided by the venue. Catered ($X) Players can provide $X to purchase a catered lunch at this SR2011 event. This is not a real SR2011 rule, but if it were and the TO wanted to advertise a variant Lunch rule for his event, he could simply write SR2011 Appendix rules in use: Lunch Provided in his event description. This sentence would also contain any other variant keywords from the SR2011 Appendix that the TO was using for his event. Some variants will also contain descriptions of multiple versions that alter the effects of the variant, depending on the desires of the TO. The difference between SR2011 Appendix rules in use: Catered ($5) versus SR2011 Appendix rules in use: Catered ($8) is an example of using different versions of the same variant. Not all sections of the SR2011 rules document will have variant options. Players must always practice good sportsmanship, for example, and there are no variants available for playing outside the sportsmanship parameters set forth in the baseline SR2011 rules.
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1. Army List Variants

Baseline Second list optional. The same warcaster or warlock cannot be included in both lists. Both lists are subject to the same point constraints and must be from the same faction. Theme Forces: Tier X Required Players must use a Theme Force of Tier X or higher in all lists. X List(s) Required Players must bring exactly X army lists and must field each army list at least once during the event. Each list requires a different warcaster or warlock. Warcaster/Warlock Characters Restricted Warcaster/warlock characters cannot be included in more than one of a players lists. Remember that the epic version of a character is considered the same character. Model/Unit Characters Restricted Non-warcaster/warlock FA:C models and FA:C units cannot be included in more than one of a players lists. Remember that the epic version of a character is considered the same character. Divide and Conquer The TO will announce the expected number of rounds to be played at the beginning of the tournament. Divide the number of rounds to be played by the required number of lists for each player. The result (rounded down) is the number of times each list must be played during the tournament. Such events should also use the X-Round Event variant, so players know the number of rounds they have to use each list. For example, if a tournament requires that each player brings two army lists and has four rounds, then each player would have to play each list twice (4 divided by 2). In this variant a player must inform the opponent if he has no choice of which warcaster or warlock he must play prior to the match.
2. Painting Variants
Baseline Painted armies are not required. Basic Painting Required All models must be primed and basecoated. Players must present the intended final color scheme on all parts of the model. Bases can be unfinished. Hardcore Painting Required For Hardcore tournaments, all the Steamroller Modeling and Painting and Conversions rules apply. In addition, all models must be completely painted. This means that every model must be painted with a reasonable diversity of color. Individual elements of the miniature must be distinguishable by color or shading. For instance, flesh must be a different color than hair or clothing; metal should be a different color than leather. The base is part of the model, so don't neglect it! Bases must be finished with sand or flock or otherwise modeled and painted. Models that do not meet these requirements will not be eligible for play. Whether a model is completed is the decision of the event organizer. As a general rule, if someone feels the need to justify why a model is completed, it probably isnt.
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3. Number of Rounds Variants

Baseline All players participate in every round. Play a number of rounds required to determine a clear winner. X-Round Event This tournament will have X rounds regardless of the number of players. The X-Round Event variant should always be paired with a Final Standings variant when the number of rounds is reduced below the number of rounds recommended in the SR2011 core rules.
4. Match Timing Variants

Baseline Basic round times are increased by a d6 times 2 minute variable that is not revealed to players. During each game, one turn extension is allowed for each player. Dice down when round time is complete. No Time Limits Games are untimed. A round continues until all players have completed their games. Casual Time Limits Use the base game, turn, and extension length of the next-higher event point size. For example, use 120-minute games with 15-minute turns and a 7-minute extension for a 50point event. Accelerated Time Limits Use the base game, turn, and extension length of the next-lower event point size. For example, use 80-minute games with 10-minute turns and a 5-minute extension for a 50-point event. Hardcore Time Limits Use the base game, turn, and extension length of an event two sizes lower. For example, use 60-minute games with 7-minute turns and a 3-minute extension for a 50point event. No Extensions The allowance of one turn extension per game is removed. See the table below for the base game, turn, and extension lengths. Event Point Size 15 25 35 50 75 100 150 200 Base Match Length (minutes) 25 40 60 80 100 120 160 200 240 280 Turn Length (minutes) 3 5 7 10 12 15 20 25 30 35 Turn Extension Length (minutes) 1 2 3 5 6 7 10 12 15 17
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Chess Clocks Instead of timing each turn, chess clocks will be used. Standard game length is used, but the chess clock replaces the turn length. Each players clock will be set based on the following equation: [Base game length + 7] x 0.55 = Player clock total (rounded up to the nearest minute) When a player moves a model, rolls dice or takes significant time to make decisions during the other players turn, the player whose turn it is has the option of switching to the opponents time on the chess clock while these actions are resolved. When chess clocks are used, a player must take meaningful turns, fully activating all his models, or risk disqualification. If a players clock runs out of time, that player loses the match. Death Clock Use the Chess Clocks variant. Additionally, dice down will not be called in any round.
5. Scenario Variants
Baseline During each round, the TO will select a scenario. All players play the selected scenario that round. The TO keeps scenarios secret until the start of each round of games. Scenario(s) (X) The scenarios that will be played at the event are revealed to all players prior to the event. This variant may also include the order in which the scenarios will be played.
6. Victory Variants
Baseline Assassination Victory, Scenario Victory, Control Points Tiebreaker, Army Points Remaining Tiebreaker. No Caster Kill This event does not use Caster Kill as a scenario win condition. When a warcaster or warlock is destroyed, the game continues until a scenario victory is achieved or one player has no models remaining. No Tiebreakers This event will not use tiebreakers. If time expires the match is a tie.
7. Final Standings Variants

Baseline If there is no clear winner at the end of the tournament, use the Strength of Schedule tiebreaker followed by Control Points tiebreaker. Control Point Scoring If there is no clear winner at the end of a tournament, use the Control Point tiebreaker followed by the Strength of Schedule tiebreaker. For this variant any scenario where control points are scored is acceptable. We recommend the following scenarios: Gaining Ground Incursion Grind Command and Control
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Scenario Scoring If there is no clear winner at the end of a tournament, use the number of scenario wins as the tiebreak condition (followed by Strength of Schedule and then Control Points, if needed). Assassin Scoring If there is no clear winner at the end of a tournament, use the number of caster kill wins as the tiebreak condition (followed by Strength of Schedule and then Control Points, if needed). Attrition Scoring If there is no clear winner at the end of a tournament, use the total number of enemy army points destroyed during the tournament as the tiebreak condition (followed by Strength of Schedule and then Control Points, if needed). This method should also be used to determine awards based on army point destruction. When counting destroyed army points each round use the following methods: Destroyed models/units are worth their army points value. Units below 50% of their starting number (rounding up) are worth 50% of their army points (rounding up) including all attachments. Count the full army points value for inert warjacks and wild warbeasts. Warcasters and warlocks are worth 5 army points. Non-warcaster/warlock models included with warcasters and warlocks have no additional value. Survival Scoring If there is no clear winner at the end of a tournament, use the number of friendly army points that survived each game during the tournament as the tiebreak condition (followed by Strength of Schedule and then Control Points, if needed). Tally the army points as detailed in the Victory & Tiebreakers section of the SR2011 rules. Finals Tables When creating match-ups for the final round of an event, the TO pairs the current top four players on two finals tables. The first finals table matches the current first-ranked player against the current second-ranked player. The second finals table matches the current third-ranked player against the current fourth-ranked player. The winner of the first finals table wins the event, and the opponent wins second place. The winner of the second finals table wins third place. Standings beyond third place should be calculated using Strength of Schedule followed by Control Points in the case of a tie. The Finals Tables variant should be used only in events that are planned for the number of rounds recommended in the Steamroller 2011 rules based on player attendance, and it cannot be combined with any other Final Standings Variant. Also, this is not a preferred variant, as it places the luck of the draw (when someone lost to the champion) above game-related scoring metrics such as opponent difficulty, control points, army points, and assassination.
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Logistics
TOs should always consider the best way to run events for their players given the resources they have available. These resources include a place to run the event, the amount of time available, tokens to mark the corners or center of scenario zones, timers, etc. For example, if you have limited time per day at the venue, you may want to consider running a larger event over two days. Use the variants provided in this appendix to run an event that best fits the resources you have available as well as the preferred play style of your players.
Sample Combinations
Hardcore Hardcore Painting Required Assassin Scoring Hardcore Time Limits One List Required Scenario (Kill Box) Limited Venue Hours 3-Round Event Control Point Scoring Accelerated Time Limits Casual Tournament Scenario Scoring No Time Limits No Caster Kill By varying the SR2011 Appendix rules in use, the standard Steamroller format offers a diversity of formats to create a unique combination of tournaments at a convention or weekend event. See below for an example of a three-day event. Please take note of the thematic names attached to each event; these small touches can be used to inspire players lists, generate unique prize ideas, and build excitement. Friday: 50-pt SR2011 Demolition Tournament SR2011 Appendix rules: Attrition Scoring Accelerated Time Limits One List Required Scenario (The Gauntlet)
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Saturday: 75-pt SR2011 Hardcore! Tournament SR2011 Appendix rules: Hardcore Painting Required Assassin Scoring Hardcore Time Limits One List Required Scenario (Kill Box) Sunday: 35-pt SR2011 Triple Threat Tournament SR2011 Appendix rules: 4-round event Three Lists Required Warcaster/Warlock Characters Restricted Divide and Conquer
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Modeling and Painting

First Round Pairings

Byes & Odd Number of Players

1 Group 1: Center Overrun Kill Box Close Quarters Gaining Ground

4 Group 4: Radial Command and Control Diversion Demolition Sacrifice

Sample Tournament Record Sheet

List 1 Total Point Cost:

List 2 Total Point Cost:

SR2011 SCENARIO REFERENCE SHEET

SR2011 SCENARIO REFERENCE SHEET

#1 Overrun (Center Scenario)

#2 Kill Box (Center Scenario)

#3 Close Quarters (Center Scenario)

#4 Gaining Ground (Center Scenario)

#5 Process of Elimination (Dual Scenario)

#6 Revelation (Dual Scenario)

#7 Incursion (Dual Scenario)

#8 Outflank, Outfight, Outlast (Dual Scenario)

#9 Capture the Flag (Distant Scenario)

#10 Grind (Distant Scenario)

#11 Destruction (Distant Scenario)

#12 The Gauntlet (Distant Scenario)

#13 Command and Control (Radial Scenario)

#14 Diversion (Radial Scenario)

#15 Demolition (Radial Scenario)

#16 Sacrifice (Radial Scenario)

Steamroller 2011 Appendix

1. Army List Variants

3. Number of Rounds Variants

4. Match Timing Variants

7. Final Standings Variants

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