If you're hungry for Ancients gaming that brings in players from all over the country -- or if you're just hungry -- De Bellis Columbus is set to satisfy your craving. The Nov. 5-6 tournament at the University Plaza Hotel in Columbus will host the U.S. Open for DBM, DBA and DBR. Plus, three meals are thrown in with the weekend admission!

The DBA events are divided into two standard size (12 elements) 15mm tournaments on Friday, and a 15mm Big Battle one on Saturday. Both of Friday's tournies will run four rounds, with the first featuring armies from Book I and II, and the second with armies from Book III and IV. Tentative start times are 2 pm for Book I and II, and 6 pm for Book III and IV. The winners of each are scheduled to face off at 9 am Saturday morning. Saturday is also when the three-round, individual Big Battle DBA Tournament is scheduled (starts 10 am). Plans are to divide the field into an Early and Later period Brackets, with the winners of each facing off in a fourth round, if they desire.

Unlike DBA, both DBM and DBR tournaments are slated to be one event each, stretching across Friday and Saturday. Two rounds will be played on Friday (starting 1 pm) and three on Saturday. Rounds will last 3.5 hours each. DBM will feature both 15mm and 25mm divisions. 15mm Armies will be 400 points, 25mm will be 350. Players may bring two lists for their chosen army with the same geographic area and year. Pre-registration is encouraged for DBM -- contact Rich Hartley at: rhartle@columbus.rr.com.

DBM admission includes a De Bellis Columbus golf shirt, and is $45 ($40 for NASAMW or HMGS members). For DBA and DBR it is $30 for the weekend ($25 NASAMW/HMGS), or $20 for either Friday or Saturday, if you can only attend one. Remember, admission includes one buffet on Friday evening and two during the day on Saturday.

If you enjoy Ancients gaming, you are encouraged to attend the inaugural De Bellis Columbus, this year. In addition to enough Ancients to fill you up, there will be dealers present selling more lead for that next army! So far, Navigator Miniatures and Iron Wind Metals have committed to attend.

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