The first and most simple method is for the organiser and referees to set up the terrain prior to the start of the event, ensuring that the terrain remains balanced and fair on each table in subsequent rounds. Should different scenarios require different terrain, the organiser and referee should take the time between rounds to alter the tables accordingly.

The second method is to have the players at the event use the placing terrain rules..

How Much Terrain?

If there is too much terrain, units will struggle to manoeuvre. If there is too little, the battlefield will be sparse and uninteresting. The best guide is to use one terrain feature per 12" of the longest table edge (rounded up to the nearest 12"). For example, if the longest table edge is 72", six features should suffice.

Size of Terrain

As a rule, a terrain feature should be no less than 2" and no more than 12" across at its widest point. If it is less than 2" across at its widest point, it should be treated as 'battlefield decoration' rather than terrain.

To determine how the size of terrain affects how much you should use, follow this simple guide:

• Between 2" and 8" at its widest point - counts as one terrain feature.

• Between 8" and 12" at its widest point - counts as two terrain features.

• More than 12" at its widest point - counts as three terrain features.