{"product_id":"escalation-league-season-3-the-relic-war-ticket","title":"Escalation League Season 3:  The Relic War Ticket","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"binderPOSEventDescriptionBlock\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"binderPOSEventBanner\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"binderPOSEventBannerImage\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/binderpos-event-images\/4fbfc50c-d40d-4aa8-98b8-2243c30e4799-1770370390583.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"binderPOSEventTitle\"\u003eEscalation League Season 3:  The Relic War\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"binderPOSEventGame\"\u003eWarhammer 40k\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"binderPOSEventTournament\"\u003eEscalation League\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"binderPOSEventDate\"\u003e2026-03-04\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"binderPOSEventTime\"\u003e12:00:00\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"binderPOSEventDescription\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHey ladies and gents!  We are excited to be bringing back our Escalation League for a third season! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In the grim darkness of the future, there is only war!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter millennia, the planet Medusa V has emerged from warp storms drawing the attention of every major faction. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTickets are $25 and 100% of the ticket entries will go into the prize pool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow does escalation league work?\u003cbr\u003e(all the clerical work that goes into the league is done in discord, so if you'd like to participate but are not part of our server, please join at https:\/\/discord.gg\/bastiongames)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn season 3, the league will consist of three 4 week long rounds.  These rounds will start on Wednesdays to allow as much planning time in advance of our dedicated wargaming days on Monday and Tuesday!   In each round you will have 3 opponents to play in separate matches.  For round 1 each group \/ pod of 4 players will be arranged based on experience level.  Rounds two and three will be based on a swiss pairning style from your performance in the previous rounds.  The goal is to do our best to make sure that players of similar skill levels play each other across the event as much as possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the three rounds, there will be an 8 person playoff round seeded by league standings.  All players making the playoff round will earn prizes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrior to the round start date, each player needs to submit up to 2 lists (minimum 1) to BG Nate in discord no later than the last Tuesday of each round.  When you arrive to your match, you will be able to pick which list to use once seeing the faction your opponent will be using.  You will have the option of choosing for each seperate opponent for the round.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will be using Chapter Approved 2025-2026 missions.  \u003cbr\u003eRound 1 will be played with Incursion rules.  \u003cbr\u003eRounds 2 and 3 will both be played with Strike Force rules.  \u003cbr\u003eWe WILL NOT be using Challenger Cards.  \u003cbr\u003eWe WILL NOT be using Twist Cards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere will be a game time limit of 4 hours, and there will be a hard dice down rule at 9:30pm.  Please do not ask store staff if you can stay late, as it puts unfair pressure on them.  The 9:30 dice down time is to make sure that everyone has time to properly clean up.  We understand that some people may find it difficult to stay within the 4 hour time limit, but with practice, 2000 point games should be playable in under 3 hours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eROUNDS 1-3: POINTS, MISSIONS, AND LAYOUTS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor each round, you will have missions and layouts set for each of your 3 games.  These will be found on the Standings Doc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRound 1: 1,000 points\u003cbr\u003eMatchup 1: Mission A, Layout 1\u003cbr\u003eMatchup 2: Mission T, Layout 5\u003cbr\u003eMatchup 3: Mission C, Layout 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRound 2: 1,500 points\u003cbr\u003eMatchup 1: Mission B, Layout 2\u003cbr\u003eMatchup 2: Mission E, Layout 8\u003cbr\u003eMatchup 3: Mission I, Layout 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRound 3: 2,000 points\u003cbr\u003eMatchup 1: Mission D, Layout 1\u003cbr\u003eMatchup 2: Mission G, Layout 7\u003cbr\u003eMatchup 3: Mission N, Layout 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFINAL TOURNAMENT MISSIONS, AND LAYOUTS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuarter Finals: Mission K, Layout 3\u003cbr\u003eSemi Finals: Mission O, Layout 2\u003cbr\u003eFinals: Mission F, Layout 7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Primary Mission and Deployment info can be found in the Chapter Approved Tournament Companion:\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/assets.warhammer-community.com\/eng_09-07_warhammer40000_core_rules_chapter_approved_tournament_companion-ykbgtwjmay-skhjduhbvi.pdf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTERRAIN: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will use Chapter Approved 25-26 layouts.  If an exact replica layout is not possible,\u003cbr\u003ethen both players must agree on a terrain layout before the match can begin.  All walls will be\u003cbr\u003econsidered to have closed windows and doors.  Ruin Walls will be considered infinite height in regards to seeing over top of them (this is because the store terrain is limited in height, so it will standardize the games for everyone).  Terrain will use true thickness in regards to fighting through them.  All games will be played on the standard 44x60 table size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*All players are invited to a Terrain Guide\/Discussion being held at Bastion Games on February 23rd at 5:30pm.  @DonnyJ will also be at the store from 12-7pm on March 2nd to answer any questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLEAGUE STANDINGS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandings in the league will be determined by the following scoring guide:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWin: 5 points\u003cbr\u003eTie: 4 points (ties can only occur if a game is completed and your points are equal)\u003cbr\u003eLoss: 3 points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- If a date cannot be agreed on in the duration of the round, both players will get 3 points \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- If a date cannot be agreed on because one participant isn't available at all, that person \u003cbr\u003ewill get 3 points, and the other 5 points.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- If a date is agreed upon, and one participant cannot make it, a reasonable effort needs \u003cbr\u003eto be made to reschedule.  If a reschedule is not possible, then the player able to attend \u003cbr\u003ethe agreed upon date gets 5 points, and the person backing out gets 3 points.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf players are tied in points at the end of the 3 rounds, final standings will be based on the following tie break systems:\u003cbr\u003e1) Total Victory Points\u003cbr\u003e2) Total Secondary Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTOURNAMENT STRUCTURE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Playoff Tournament will be a classic single elimination tournament.  The bracket for the tournament will be based on your standing at the end of the 3rd Round.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSportsmanship and Conduct:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeing humble in victory and gracious in defeat.  We're all here to have fun!  No throwing dice or intentionally not wearing deodarant to throw your opponent off!  The emperor protects!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to post them in the escalation league channel in discord, and a staff member, or Lega Administratum member will respond!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"binderPOSEventPrizeStructure\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"binderPOSEventMaxParticipants\"\u003e0\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BinderPOS Event","offers":[{"title":"Ticket","offer_id":52007352959250,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/7005\/9282\/files\/4ade2799-d4d7-48dc-8bbc-1f678440b81d-1770370390290.jpg?v=1770370422","url":"https:\/\/shop.bastiongames.ca\/products\/escalation-league-season-3-the-relic-war-ticket","provider":"Bastion Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}