A Rainy Day in Yorkshire – MESBG 750pt Matched Play Event
Schedule
Sun May 03 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:45 pm
UTC+01:00Location
17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom | Pontefract, EN
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A Rainy Day in Yorkshire 🌧A Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Matched Play Event
Event Overview
System: Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game
Points Level: 750 Points
Games: 3
Duration: One-Day Event 03.05,2026
Legacies allowed
Theme: Relentless Yorkshire rain, swollen rivers, and miserable battlefield conditions!
The rain is hammering down, rivers have burst their banks, and even the hardiest warriors are struggling through the mud. Visibility is poor, wings are sodden, and arrows fly wide in the downpour…
Schedule
09:00 – Registration
09:15 – Game 1
11:45 – Lunch
12:30 – Game 2
15:00 – Break
15:15 – Game 3
17:45 – Awards & Close
Army Selection
750 points.
Armies must be selected using the current Matched Play rules from the official publications.
Armies may be chosen from any official army list.
Models must be WYSIWYG where reasonably possible.
Fully painted armies are strongly encouraged.
The Yorkshire Weather Rules ☔
Due to torrential rain and flooding conditions, the following rules apply in all three games:
🌧 Torrential Rain
All shooting attacks suffer -1 To Hit.
This applies to bows, crossbows, thrown weapons, siege weapons, and magical shooting attacks.
🕊 Sodden Wings
Models with the Fly special rule may only move a maximum of 6" when flying.
They may still ignore terrain as normal (unless otherwise specified by the scenario).
🌊 Flooded Battlefield
Every board will contain:
At least one river running fully from one table edge to the opposite edge.
Additional water features (ponds, marshland, flooded fields, etc.).
River Rules
Use the standard river rules from the main rulebook, with the following addition:
Rivers are considered fast-flowing due to heavy rain.
If a model is Knocked Prone while in the river, it must immediately take a Strength 3 hit (representing being battered by debris and current).
Scenarios
Use three Matched Play scenarios appropriate for 750 points. Example selection:
Game 1 – Domination
Game 2 – To the Death
Game 3 – Reconnoitre
Terrain Guidelines
Tables will feature:
A major river crossing the full board.
At least 1 bridge or ford.
Additional water features such as:
Marshland (counts as difficult terrain)
Flooded ruins
Swollen streams
Players are encouraged to bring thematic movement trays (optional).
Sportsmanship & Theme
This event is designed to be:
Relaxed but competitive
Thematic and cinematic
A celebration of the hobby
Bring your best attitude — and maybe a raincoat.
Awards
🏆 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
🎨 Best Army
🌧 The “Drowned Rat” Award (Best Sporting Opponent)
🌊 River King (Most Models Thrown into Water!)
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Where is it happening?
17 Front Street, WF8 1DA Pontefract, United Kingdom, 13 Front Street, Pontefract, WF8 1AN, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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