1. General Rules for ALL Events

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1.1.   Minimum Painting Requirement

ALL models, for ALL game systems must be painted to a 3-color minimum standard unless otherwise specified in the event rules. This means that an honest attempt to paint all models MUST be exhibited and that 3 colors have not been simply applied to circumvent this policy. Judges have the final say in what constitutes the spirit of this policy. As a rule, if someone feels the need to justify why a model is completed, it probably isn’t. If you cannot meet this requirement, please contact us.

 

1.2.    Base Sizes

Models MUST use the current factory provided base sizes. Older, out of print versions of models are legal so long as they meet the following two requirements: One, models are updated to the current factory provided base size. Two, the size/profile of the older model is not materially different from the current version such that it would affect gameplay. For example, older versions of Space Marines Terminators are likely acceptable. Older versions of the Eldar Avatar are not. If you are unsure of the current factory provided base size for your models, please contact us.

 

1.3.    WYSIWYG

Units must always be represented by appropriate models. This is the single, most important rule. The 'What You See Is What You Get' (WYSIWYG) rule is in effect for all tournaments. That means all units MUST be easily identifiable as the choice they represent and that all weapons/options taken for a unit MUST be clearly represented on the model(s). Painting units different colours is not enough to make a unit WYSIWYG, all weapons/options must be clearly modelled. Named Characters MUST be represented by actual models from the manufacturer.

 

Models not appropriately represented will be removed from the game.   

 

Examples.

• If your army includes Abaddon, then your army must include the Games Workshop Abaddon model as Abaddon.

• If a unit has a Meltagun, then a weapon that is a Meltagun must be modelled onto a model in the unit.

• Grenades & other equipment (Not weapons), that come included in a units points do not need to be modelled.

 

1.4.      Manufacturer Models 

Unless otherwise specified in the event rules, or by receiving express written tournament organizer approval, your army should be primarily constructed of models from the given game system and the appropriate model range(s). Supplementing your army with models from outside the game system, or with third-party/3D-printed add-ons, is acceptable but should NOT be the norm. More clarity on what is acceptable beyond miniatures from the manufacturer is detailed in the SCRATCH-BUILT, COUNTS-AS & 3rd Party Models sections (below).

 

Examples.

• If you are playing in a Games Workshop event your models should be primarily constructed using Games Workshop models.

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1.5.     Manufacturer Models where a game does not have a specific Manufacturer 

Game systems that do not have a dedicated model range (e.g., some historical games) may use any

appropriate models to represent their force(s) if they are within the spirit of the game system and

force which they represent.

 

1.6.     Model Sizes

The size and shape of all model bases MUST be appropriate for the given game system. Models,

such as vehicles that do not require bases MUST maintain the intended size, shape, aesthetic

consistency, and height of the model represented.

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1.7.     Model Appropriateness 

Models/armies should be appropriate for a family-friendly event. When in doubt, models should

adhere to a typical PG-13 rating. ArcFest reserves the right to remove any models deemed

offensive.