Greetings everyone! We have had so much local interest in A4R that I simply cannot meet everyone to do a one-on-one game day to teach them the ropes. What we are going to do instead is introduce our first Slow Grow League!
What is a Slow Grow League? It is a series of games, starting very small, that gradually build up into a full-scale battle by the end. This is a great way to learn a new ruleset, as you start with the essential units and slowly begin to use advanced wargear and more expensive and specialized datasheets.
Where is it at? Haven Games in Nixa Missouri has volunteered to let us play there! There is no fee for A4R or using their location, but I ask you consider buying something from them as a thank you if you can afford it. They have always taken care of us in the past and are excited to see some new faces!
What we will be doing: If you can make it, let me know your list. The first round of games will be 500 point limits. You are required to have at least 1 HQ and 2 Troop choices. Some armies such as Imperial Knights cannot do this and stay in point limits, so get with me to build something everyone can learn on without hating their day. This should be enough points for most armies to get a Commander and some of their core infantry units.
The Game: is designed for 2500 points to be considered a well rounded force. What we will be doing is special narrative scenarios designed to ease you into the game. Players will play against myself and the team that helped me create A4R. Our intent is to help you learn the game over several sessions.
The Rules: are Alternate 40k Rules, found for free on this website. While you do not have to memorize them by any means, we do ask you give it a read through so you have an idea of what you will be getting into. This will also let you bring questions to us so we can address them beforehand.
Start Time: will be 10am on Saturday 11/22/25. This is their open time and will take place on Saturday. The tabletop side of the store will be available all day up to their close time at 8pm. I will not be staying that late, probably leaving late afternoon, but it is available if anyone wants to join late or just game more. I am intending to have the tables setup the day before.
Prizes: Pride and boasting rights. This is a free event, with a free ruleset, a free location, with free entries. If it goes well, I may see about trying to get some donations or scrounging some stuff up for conclusion of the Slow Grow at 3000 point armies for a final battle, but there IS NO PROMISES that this will be available. I would like to, but as before mentioned, I am making nothing off of this and have bills to pay.
Future Games: are intended. The next one will be a 750 point game, but this time in Joplin Missouri. The intent is to bounce around so some players are not stuck with consistent long drives each time. I will have to find a venue and all of that, but I am going to see how it goes in Nixa before ironing out those details. This will be my first ever public event I am hosting and I will need to see how things goes before planning too far ahead.
You will not have to attend every single game, but making early games in the Slow Grow will drastically help you learn A4R at the same rate as the other new players, which will help with overall understanding and expectations.
To Attend: You will need to reach out to me directly with your 500 point list. I am more than happy to answer questions and help make a list, but please at least skim the core rulebook and your army book/expansions first so I don’t get overwhelmed with repetitive questions.
We are super stoked to see you! Please RSVP as soon as possible so I can get plans together for the hosting!
Alternate 40k Rules 