Nagan-4
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Friends, if you don't mind, I'll answer a few questions that have been asked or implied.
1. Why hold a tournament in SoD if there's already a tournament in WoG?
Because some people prefer WoG, and others prefer SoD. If you ask a Catholic what they think of a Protestant, they probably won't say anything good, and the same goes for Protestants. It took a lot of bloodshed to realize that we can live without interfering with each other; insults and contempt only embitter the other side. This doesn't apply to trolls; sowing discord is their bread and butter on the forum.
Regarding players – currently, 7 to 9 people are willing to play in Michurinsk and Tambov. In Moscow, I'm talking to people from different groups – our WoG players, Chaos players, Phoenix players, and possibly Portal players. As I said, Moscow during the New Year is a rather pleasant place; if we can make the tournament a tradition, the Moscow players will only benefit.
2. Is the tournament closed, for experienced players only?
No, the tournament is for everyone. For now, the organization is in its early stages; I've only talked to people in Michurinsk and Tambov. At the end of the week, I'm going to Moscow for work and want to talk to Sticky and Pete, if possible. I've also talked to Querty and his team. I'll write to former players from the Chaos League. They know me; they should support it. This will be the basis of the tournament.
I've also been given many names of new players who have made a positive impression on the forum; I'll write to them too, after we agree on the terms of the championship.
3. Why hold a club tournament when you can play online?
The internet will never replace live communication. In the past, many people were accused of cheating. The Canadian Vesuvius actively banned players like Antal on TOH. I saw firsthand how Alexei plays; you have to see it. The same goes for Bayazet, Stinger – you just watch and learn. Plus, there's live communication with Heroes players for a few days.
4. Do they all get drunk?
That's a completely wrong idea. If you read about it, you might get that impression, but there are always friendly gatherings where you can listen to stories, discuss the best games, and talk about life; I enjoy these evenings.
5. Is it expensive to travel?
Again, it all depends on the person. One guy complains that it's an unaffordable luxury for him to play in tournaments, which is true, considering he's lost a lot of money twice playing poker. The approximate calculations are as follows: for someone from Michurinsk, it's 1500 rubles for round-trip tickets. Accommodation for 2 to 3 days; some people won't be able to stay for all the days – the last day doesn't count; we leave the apartment – approximately 500-1000 rubles per person, totaling 1000 to 3000.
The club is rented for two days because by that time, most of the players will have dropped out; the approximate cost is 1000 to 2000 for the club, which is cheaper if many people gather.
Food – if you don't splurge on restaurants and stick to standard sausage and beer, it's about 300 rubles a day, totaling 1000.
After the New Year, people don't have much money, but it's possible to manage without problems.
Let's summarize the expenses. From 4,500 to 7,500 rubles. This is the standard scenario; some people spend very little, while others start spending money lavishly in clubs. For Muscovites, it's much cheaper; they only have to pay for the club.
6. If it's not possible to gather in Moscow, will the tournament not take place?
It will take place. We'll hold it in Michurinsk. I have an apartment for such meetings, with many beds. Visitors can stay there, and locals traditionally gather at my place; we can play there too. As I said, 7 to 9 people are participants from Michurinsk and Tambov; a few visiting players will create the necessary quorum.
1. Why hold a tournament in SoD if there's already a tournament in WoG?
Because some people prefer WoG, and others prefer SoD. If you ask a Catholic what they think of a Protestant, they probably won't say anything good, and the same goes for Protestants. It took a lot of bloodshed to realize that we can live without interfering with each other; insults and contempt only embitter the other side. This doesn't apply to trolls; sowing discord is their bread and butter on the forum.
Regarding players – currently, 7 to 9 people are willing to play in Michurinsk and Tambov. In Moscow, I'm talking to people from different groups – our WoG players, Chaos players, Phoenix players, and possibly Portal players. As I said, Moscow during the New Year is a rather pleasant place; if we can make the tournament a tradition, the Moscow players will only benefit.
2. Is the tournament closed, for experienced players only?
No, the tournament is for everyone. For now, the organization is in its early stages; I've only talked to people in Michurinsk and Tambov. At the end of the week, I'm going to Moscow for work and want to talk to Sticky and Pete, if possible. I've also talked to Querty and his team. I'll write to former players from the Chaos League. They know me; they should support it. This will be the basis of the tournament.
I've also been given many names of new players who have made a positive impression on the forum; I'll write to them too, after we agree on the terms of the championship.
3. Why hold a club tournament when you can play online?
The internet will never replace live communication. In the past, many people were accused of cheating. The Canadian Vesuvius actively banned players like Antal on TOH. I saw firsthand how Alexei plays; you have to see it. The same goes for Bayazet, Stinger – you just watch and learn. Plus, there's live communication with Heroes players for a few days.
4. Do they all get drunk?
That's a completely wrong idea. If you read about it, you might get that impression, but there are always friendly gatherings where you can listen to stories, discuss the best games, and talk about life; I enjoy these evenings.
5. Is it expensive to travel?
Again, it all depends on the person. One guy complains that it's an unaffordable luxury for him to play in tournaments, which is true, considering he's lost a lot of money twice playing poker. The approximate calculations are as follows: for someone from Michurinsk, it's 1500 rubles for round-trip tickets. Accommodation for 2 to 3 days; some people won't be able to stay for all the days – the last day doesn't count; we leave the apartment – approximately 500-1000 rubles per person, totaling 1000 to 3000.
The club is rented for two days because by that time, most of the players will have dropped out; the approximate cost is 1000 to 2000 for the club, which is cheaper if many people gather.
Food – if you don't splurge on restaurants and stick to standard sausage and beer, it's about 300 rubles a day, totaling 1000.
After the New Year, people don't have much money, but it's possible to manage without problems.
Let's summarize the expenses. From 4,500 to 7,500 rubles. This is the standard scenario; some people spend very little, while others start spending money lavishly in clubs. For Muscovites, it's much cheaper; they only have to pay for the club.
6. If it's not possible to gather in Moscow, will the tournament not take place?
It will take place. We'll hold it in Michurinsk. I have an apartment for such meetings, with many beds. Visitors can stay there, and locals traditionally gather at my place; we can play there too. As I said, 7 to 9 people are participants from Michurinsk and Tambov; a few visiting players will create the necessary quorum.