{"product_id":"spearhead-aug-15-2026","title":"AOS: Spearhead Tournament [Aug 15, 2026]","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView the\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Wt0MxrX6MYzTxa0E-u0-Gtn4IWf1g0S0CPNrI96srrM\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Wt0MxrX6MYzTxa0E-u0-Gtn4IWf1g0S0CPNrI96srrM\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlayer Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efor full rules, format, and procedures. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAOS SPEARHEAD TOURNAMENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTournament Organizer: James Pasierbski\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease read all tournament rules carefully. Email any questions to Office@torchlightgh.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRule of Thumb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eHave fun! Please treat each other, staff members, and organizers with respect. While this is a competitive format with prizing, we are also here for a good time (and hopefully good stories). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis will be a 3 game Spearhead Tournament with random pairings. Pairings will be run through Best Coast Pairings (BCP). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRound 1: 12:00pm - 2:00pm\u003cbr\u003eRound 2: 2:15pm - 4:15pm\u003cbr\u003eDinner Break 4:15pm - 5:00pm\u003cbr\u003eRound 3: 5:00pm - 7:00pm\u003cbr\u003ePrizing: 7:00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eThere will be an active judging stance at this event. While the judge(s) will not be looking to intervene, they may step in to adjudicate disputes and help speed up rulings. Calling over a judge to help with a ruling is encouraged, and will not be held against anyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe ask that players use one type\/colour of dice so that opponents and judges can clearly see what numbers are showing. If your dice has a symbol for 6 or 1, it must be consistent across all your dice (exception for Miracle dice, wound markers, etc.). Dice must be rolled in a location visible to your opponent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Keeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tournament rounds will be 2 hours. If all Games are Finished before time, we'll advance to the next round. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEither player in a game may request to use a Chess Clock.  The players need not agree on  using the clock, if either player wishes to use one, it must be used. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf a judge calls for “Hard Dice Down”, the game immediately ends, and no further actions  can be taken that result in a change in the game state. Players wilfully ignoring this have  committed a foul and will be issued a Yellow, or Red, card with an appropriate penalty at  the judge’s discretion. If this is of concern to you, we suggest playing on a clock to ensure a fair allotment of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: No player can win more than one award\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePodium Placings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Prizing for all undefeated players split evenly. Determined by the greatest number of wins with Battle Points as the next placings metric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Appearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Judge’s pick chosen from a combination of painting, display board, and theme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandom Draw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Random prize(s) for those who did not get another prize listed above\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny currently legal Spearhead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese will not change throughout the course of the tournament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobbying: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTorchlight is proud to be home to a great community of hobbyists. We encourage participants to play with the models they have worked on. Therefore, the following rules will apply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConversions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConverted or scratch-built models are admissible, provided they are similar in size and shape to the original (ie. a sword replacing a sword). All models MUST be on their intended base size. You can check base sizes by visiting GW's official webstore and searching for the model in question. If you have any questions regarding your models, please send pictures and details to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@torchlightgh.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor approval.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D Prints: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers are asked to have their army consisting of GW miniatures. 3D prints to replace bits, weapons, or have a unique alternate sculpt for a character or model here or there is admissible. An army composed of a large amount of 3D printed or 3rd party models is NOT ALLOWED.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainting: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers are ASKED to have a GW 3-colour minimum (wash\/shade does not count as a colour) on all their models. Models that are not fully painted can still be used. There will be a prize for Best Painted Army, voted on by Judges. Voting will occur at lunch, and the winner will be announced at the end of day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe boards will be a mix of Sand \u0026amp; Bone, City of Ash and Fire \u0026amp; Jade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArmy List Submissions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLists submission is not required, though it is required that a player must use the same spearhead the entire day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn army that is found to be illegal during the tournament, over-in points, or otherwise misleading will be disqualified from the event - it is your responsibility to make sure your army is legal before you come to the event!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound Scoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScoring: We will be using normal spearhead Scoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf 1 player forfeits without playing that player will receive 0 points and their opponent max VP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScore fixing or any deliberate attempt to manipulate the Battle Points without playing a full game will result in a score of 0 for both players in that game with possible elimination from the tournament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe BCP app will be used to keep track of Battle Points and pairings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Torchlight Games and Hobbies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45383768277061,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/3849\/0415\/files\/Speahead-1920x1080-px-High-Quality.jpg?v=1784652010","url":"https:\/\/torchlightgh.com\/products\/spearhead-aug-15-2026","provider":"Torchlight Games and Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}