Dawn of War – RTT

DAWN OF WAR
2000pts Warhammer 40,000 | 11th Edition | RTT, 3 rounds
Saturday 26th September 2026
Red October Games, Old Picture House, Main Road, Mickley, Stocksfield, NE43 7BW
Part of the King Beyond the Wall & Red October League
Pack version 1.3, published 10 September 2026

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  1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Dawn of War, a 2000-point Warhammer 40,000 tournament hosted by Red
October Games as part of the King Beyond the Wall & Red October League.

This one-day RTT features 3 rounds of competitive play using the official Games
Workshop Chapter Approved matched play missions, deployments and terrain
layouts for 11th Edition, on 60" x 44" tables.

This pack is the final word on event rules. Where it conflicts with anything
posted on social media, this pack wins.

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  1. SCHEDULE

09:00 – 09:25 Registration
09:25 – 09:30 Player briefing
09:30 – 12:15 Round 1 (Layout A)
12:15 – 13:15 Lunch and round 2 pairings
13:15 – 16:00 Round 2 (Layout B)
16:00 – 16:15 Break and round 3 pairings
16:15 – 19:00 Round 3 (Layout C)
19:15 – 19:45 Awards

Players not present and ready at 09:25 may be dropped from round 1 pairings.

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  1. PLAYER CAP

Up to 30 players. This may increase if demand is high, so keep an eye on our
social media.

Ticket sales close at 8:00pm on Thursday 24th September 2026, or when the cap
is reached, whichever comes first. A waiting list will be run through the
Facebook event.

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  1. ARMY COMPOSITION
  • Armies must be 2000 points and Battle-Forged, built in line with the official

Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition rules.

  • Use the latest published points values and army composition rules as at the

rules cutoff. It is your responsibility to check you are on current points.

  • Lists must be uploaded to Best Coast Pairings by 9:00pm, Thursday 24th

September 2026. Late lists incur -10 VP in round 1.

  • Rules updates, dataslates or points changes published after Monday 21st

September 2026 will NOT be used at this event.

  • Bring a printed or digital copy of your list. Opponents may review it at any

point.

  • TOs may review any list in a dispute. Illegal lists are handled case by case,

usually by removing the offending unit's ability to score.

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  1. FORMAT AND SCORING
  • Round 1 pairings are random. Subsequent rounds are Swiss.
  • Pairings and scoring are managed through Best Coast Pairings. Both players

are responsible for checking the submitted score.

  • You will not be paired against the same opponent twice. If BCP does this,

tell a TO immediately.

  • Tiebreakers, in order: 1) total Victory Points, 2) opponents' average win

rate (strength of schedule), 3) head to head.

  • This event counts towards the King Beyond the Wall & Red October League

standings.

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  1. MISSIONS, TERRAIN AND LAYOUTS
  • Missions, deployments and secondary missions are the official Chapter

Approved matched play missions for 11th Edition. Nothing is house-ruled.

  • All tables are 60" x 44" using the official Chapter Approved terrain layouts.
  • Layouts are fixed and published in advance: Round 1 uses Layout A, Round 2

uses Layout B, Round 3 uses Layout C. Missions and deployments are drawn on
the day as normal.

  • Terrain is set up per the layout and must not be moved unless both players

agree.

  • Agree terrain functions before deployment. Call a TO if you cannot.

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  1. PAINTING AND MODELLING
  • Fully painted armies are encouraged but not mandatory. There is no scoring

penalty.

  • Conversions, kitbashes and third-party models are welcome where they clearly

represent the correct unit and are on correctly sized bases.

  • No proxies. A model must be recognisable as the datasheet it represents.
  • WYSIWYG is relaxed for wargear, but you must tell your opponent what each

model is carrying before the game.

Best Painted: lay your army out during lunch with your name displayed. Players
vote for their first and second favourite. Armies must be Battle Ready and
coherently themed to qualify.

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  1. WHAT TO BRING
  • Your 2000-point army
  • Rules, codex, FAQs, errata and current points (digital is fine)
  • The current Chapter Approved matched play mission pack
  • Dice, measuring tools, tokens and objective markers
  • Pen and paper
  • A transport tray (optional but recommended)

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  1. GAME TIMING
  • Each round is 2 hours 45 minutes, plus 5 minutes' grace.
  • Games not finished in time are scored from the last battle round completed by

BOTH players.

  • Do not start a turn you cannot reasonably finish.
  • Slow play is a TO matter. Persistent slow play may cost you VPs.

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  1. PRIZES

1st: £25 store credit
2nd: £15 store credit
3rd: £10 store credit
Best Painted: £10 store credit

These are the guaranteed minimums. The prize pot scales with attendance, so if
we fill the event the prizes go up. Final figures are confirmed at the player
briefing on the day.

Trophies awarded on the day regardless of attendance. Store credit issued by
e-gift card within 7 days of the tournament finishing.

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  1. CONDUCT
  • Resolve minor disputes between yourselves where you can. If not, call a TO.

TO rulings are final on the day.

  • Good sportsmanship is expected throughout. Banter is fine, abuse is not.
  • Bullying, shouting, aggression or harassment results in removal without

refund.

  • Cheating results in removal without refund and may affect entry to future

events.

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  1. AGE POLICY AND THE BAR

There is no age limit for this tournament. Players of any age are welcome to
enter and compete.

The Tavern @ Red October is a licensed bar. We operate Challenge 25, so if you
look under 25 you will be asked for photo ID. Under-18s may not purchase or
consume alcohol on the premises.

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  1. VENUE AND FACILITIES

Red October Games, Old Picture House, Main Road, Mickley, Stocksfield, NE43 7BW

  • Parking: free on site, with overflow nearby
  • Toilets: on site
  • Smoking and vaping: designated area outside only
  • Lunch: 12:15 to 13:15, not included. Hot food, snacks and drinks available

from the Tavern @ Red October

  • Outside food and drink is not permitted. Speak to us in advance about dietary

or medical needs

  • The Tavern is a licensed bar. Please drink responsibly. Disruptive behaviour

means removal without refund

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  1. TICKETS AND REFUNDS
  • £15 per ticket, tournament entry only.
  • Buy here: www.redoctobergames.com
  • Ticket sales close at 8:00pm, Thursday 24th September 2026, or earlier if we

sell out.

  • Full refunds as store credit or cash up to Saturday 19th September 2026.

After that, refunds are at the TO's discretion and only if the place is
resold.

  • If you can no longer attend, tell us as early as possible so we can fill your

seat.

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  1. PHOTOGRAPHY AND DATA
  • Photos and video may be taken for promotional use. Tell a TO on the day if

you do not wish to appear.

  • Your name and results will appear publicly on Best Coast Pairings.
  • We do not share your contact details with third parties.

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  1. CONTACT

Any questions before the day, get in touch with Red October Games.

Tournament Organiser: Tyla Fearon, Red October Games