What is a Narrative Event?

Welcome to a 40K Narrative Event! Torchlight Games & Hobbies is proud to be host to this event which is being organised and run by the Wargames Warriors. Torchlight will host the event, provide the means to purchase tickets, and supply prizing for the players to receive at the events end. The Wagame Warriors have prepared a 2 day long event for 26 players divided into 3 teams (Imperium, Chaos & Xenos) and will be available for questions leading up to the event, as well as act as Game Masters and Coaches for the 3 teams during the weekend.

A narrative event is an event where the actions of players will have an impact on the ongoing story. You do not have to role-play or do funny voices (although we support any role-play. Go on…. WAAAGGGGH loudly, or scream THE EMPEROR PROTECTS when you roll that 6); the goal is to have players make choices in game fitting of their faction/warlord, for example fighting tooth and nail versus Tyranids to stop them devouring a planet. Players will decide how the story unfolds through their victories and defeats with the sector updates at the end of each event day so that the story can be continued by those that attend the next game day. Each faction has its own custom army rules as well as its own goal, adhering to the goal will help your faction attain supremacy.

Unlike a competitive event that has a pre-set number of games to be played you may leave early, arrive late, or stay all day as your personal schedule requires. Armies range from 500-1500 Points and the event allows for 3-way games, doubles, 2v1’s and allies arriving late to the fray in a Dynamic Battles system!

Narrative gaming does require some bookkeeping, you will record characters injuries, successes, and upgrades as well as casualties in units. We recommend doing this on paper in pencil - But don't worry, the Wargame Warriors Coaches will be present throughout the event to help.

When is the Event?

Saturday 27th, April 2024

08:00 – Doors Open
08:15 – Players are sorted into super-factions and meet their super-faction’s coach
8:30 – Games begin
12:00-1:00 – Lunch (games may run into this time, but event staff will not be present to support games, or record event progress)
5:45 – 15 minute warning is called (any games in progress will need to be concluded before 6:00pm)
6:00 – Debrief Day 1

Sunday 28th, April 2024

08:00 – Doors Open
08:15 – Players meet their coach and plans are made to pair off with opponents
8:30 – Games begin
12:00-1:00 – Lunch (games may run into this time, but event staff will not be present to support games, or record event progress)
5:45 – 15 minute warning is called (any games in progress will need to be concluded before 6:00pm)
6:00 – Debrief Day 2 and prize draw


What to bring:
Your Army, Dice, Tape Measure, Rule Books/Codexes/Indexes/Data Cards, Leviathan Secondary Cards, Paper and writing utensils to record relevant army information and keeping score of games. (Digital tracking apps such as Tabletopbattles will NOT be sufficient for tracking games as we are using a modified scoring system)

Event Pack - All You need to know...

Yes the event pack is nearly 70 pages long, but you DO NOT need to master or even read the majority of it. Each faction has a few pages outlining their goals, how to organize your force, special faction bonuses or features, and other details custom to each army.

You and your team will benefit from knowing your own Faction Rules, as well as the sections discussing; General Rules, Planets and Invasions, Master Unit Lists, & Retinues.

Know the Event Pack - to plan a better Attack!

Download the event pack here:

Purchase Tickets

Saturday: There are 9 tickets for Imperium, 9 tickets for Chaos, 8 tickets for Xenos. Saturday Tickets are $20 Each.
Sunday: There are 9 tickets for Imperium, 9 tickets for Chaos, 8 tickets for Xenos. Sunday Tickets are $20 Each.
Saturday & Sunday: Players can purchase a ticket for both days and save $5. Weekend tickets are $35 Each.

Two weeks from the beginning of the event and tickets will be non refundable.Cancelled tickets will have their cost added to the prize pool.

By purchasing a ticket to this event, you authorise Torchlight Games & Hobbies to share your email with Wargames Warriors to make contact with you to better organise the event.


Questions?

Join the Wargame Warriors Discord for all questions regarding this event.

Having trouble purchasing tickets? Contact Torchlight Games & Hobbies direction at shop@torchlightgh.com