Event Participation Policy
When playing in an event at Table Top Warfare, you are required to abide by the following guidelines:
Fairness: Games stop being fun when players break the rules to achieve victory. A player should prefer to lose a game than to win by cheating. Deliberate cheating will not be tolerated. Slow playing, deliberate fast playing, constant disruption and not understanding the rules clearly is not fair to your fellow players. Please ensure you are ready for the competition you choose to enter. Table Top Warfare offers Beginner Sessions to get you ready for competitions and higher-level events.
Proxies: In the spirit of supporting your local stores, game developers, manufacturers and in keeping things fair and equal to all players we generally do not allow the use of 3D printed models, recasts, proxy cards or fake cards at our organised play events. This includes weekly tournaments right through to high level sanctioned events. Proxies will only be allowed in events if the proxy rules of that game system are adhered to and is allowed only at the sole discretion of the event head judge.
Honesty: Players of any game should strive to act honestly while playing that game. If a player inadvertently breaks a rule during a game and becomes aware of the error before their opponent or a judge, that player should make the opponent and the judge aware of the misplay.
Respect: Players, spectators, customers, staff and property should be treated with the same respect that players would expect for themselves and their property. Please ensure you are following the Table Top Warfare Code of Conduct at all times.
Sportsmanship: Winning or losing gracefully is vital to the enjoyment of any game. Demeaning and disrespectful comments or actions before, during or after a game indicate poor sportsmanship and will not be tolerated. We love to see encouragement and support within our gaming community.
Learning: We all want more people to play games with. Players should strive to help each other increase their play skills, game knowledge and experience. It is not a player’s responsibility to make their opponent’s plays for them, however, discussing strategies, offering tips, or constructively critiquing game play decisions after a match has been completed helps both participants to become better players.
Teaching: Providing new players with a positive experience is the most valuable things any person can provide to our community. We greatly appreciate your support in our efforts to make Table Top Warfare and the communities we serve a safe, fun experience for all.
Media Consent: By participating in our events, you acknowledge and agree that Table Top Warfare may take photos or videos of participants for marketing purposes. These images and videos may be used on our website, social media, and promotional materials. If you have any concerns or wish to opt-out, please inform the event head judge or a member of our staff before the event begins.
Dropping: We understand that sometimes unexpected things come up you may need to drop from an event. In order to keep the event fun for all players, we have outlined the process and player entitlements for when you need to drop early. This will keep the process fair and consistent across all of our Table Top Warfare stores and highlights what you should expect when dropping early from one of our events.
Constructed Formats:
Dropping prior to Round 1: Player will receive a refund of their entry fee. They do not receive participation prizing as they HAVE NOT participated in the event.
Dropping after Round 1: Player will receive their participation prizing. They HAVE participated in the event.
Sealed Formats:
Dropping prior to deck building: Player will receive a refund of their entry fee. They do not receive sealed deck building packs or participation prizing as they HAVE NOT participated in the event.
Dropping after deck building and prior to Round 1: Player does not get a refund as they have opened the sealed deck building packs. They may keep the open packs. They do not receive participation prizing as they HAVE NOT participated in the event.
Dropping after Round 1: Player will receive their participation prizing. They HAVE participated in the event.
At the end of the day, we want all participants, spectators, customers and staff to have a fun and enjoyable experience and thank you for following the Table Top Warfare Code of Conduct, Event Participation Policy and the Anti-harassment Policy to make this possible.
