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Past Tournament Winners:

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I. Rules and Templates.

1. Game Version. The tournament will be held on version SoD 3.2(4.0) + HD mod of the latest current version + HW_rulez 1.38 (when a new actual patch is released, this rule must be changed).
2. The main innovation! All XL templates used in the tournament (five): 8mm6a,8хм12а, 6LM10a, 8xm8a(8xm8b), Spider.
will be placed in one file-template rmg.txt. Players use this file when generating the map, which includes all XL templates without template labeling (it won't be visible when viewing game information).
In the game it will look like this:

Download and unzip the zip archive (at the bottom of the topic) to the root folder with the game (8xm8b was used instead of 8xm8a).

3. Castle selection: random pair + trade.
The host generates a pair of random castles using a special button. Immediately after generation, each player can request a regeneration once for 500 coins as compensation to the opponent. If at least one castle is repeated during regeneration, that same player may (but is not obligated) request a free regeneration until a new pair of castles appears.
4. After trading for a castle, there is a trade for color. To speed up the negotiation process, the red color starts the bidding in the table.
5. The total number of restarts is 3 days, i.e., 111+111+111, 111+112, 113.
6. Time limit per turn with chess timer - 21:00+08:00+01:15
7. Roads are medium and fast.
8. Guild Hall rebuilding option enabled.
9. Library in "Tower" allowed.
10. Timeframe for one game – 2 weeks (explanation for those who need it: you must adhere to the gameplay schedule – 1 game every 2 weeks; if you started a game with an opponent, then the time frame for this game is 2 weeks; if the opponent ignores or refuses to finish the game within the specified period without valid reasons, you have the right to demand that an ODD be assigned; in case of non-appearance, the opponent receives a technical defeat).

II. Regulations

Stage 1 – Groups

Two players with the highest number of points advance from the group.
In case of equal points, places are distributed according to additional indicators (in order of priority):
1. Berger coefficient.
2. Head-to-head result.
3. If it is impossible to determine which players will advance to the playoffs based on previous indicators, the players will be offered a scheme for transition games. At the moment, it is impossible to foresee all possible combinations of results. Therefore, the final scheme will be developed based on the situation that develops in the groups at the end of the stage.

Victory – 3 points; defeat – 0; draw – 1 point (counted at stage 211+ at the discretion of the organizers).

The group stage ends on June 6, 2018
(no saves or replays will be accepted, results will be posted based on submitted tournament reports)

Stage 2 – Olympic System

On June 21, 2018, the playoff draw will take place.

Two players who took 1st and 2nd places from the groups advance and are randomly distributed into the bracket.
Games in the playOff stage are played according to the bо3 system (3-4 weeks).

III. Organizational Issues

1. The tournament starts on March 29, 2018, registration for the tournament is open until March 26 inclusive, up to 24:00 Moscow time (March 27-28 - determination of the final regulations of the tournament, group draw) 16 groups of 7 people = 112 people
2. The tournament is official.
3. The tournament is held according to Rules for organizing, conducting and participating in online HOMM3 tournaments.
4. Tournament host – rebellious (ICQ 345870761), organizational issues and media support – YaR (ICQ 287407342).
5. Tournament judge – Dima Surmay (ICQ 263293484).
6. Organizers reserve the right to refuse participation in the tournament to a user without publicly explaining the reasons.
7. Media coverage of the tournament will be provided by player YaR – organization of mutual streaming of games and video reviews. Registration for the tournament means consent to use your streams to popularize the tournament.
8. The winner of the tournament will receive a medal under his avatar and a ticket to the FB tournament :smile20:
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BISHOP
I don't care, you choose.
Group 7
Summer 2013


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Wicc
There are quite a few similar ways to cheat, even with the default rules. However, people still manage to play the game...

That's exactly what I'm not saying is important.
I'm just saying that trying to convince us that the words "Only XL" guarantee anything is a kind of direct deception.
And MicroElf checked and confirmed - yes, it's a deception.
What Rebel writes after that is not very clear. He's suggesting again that we should believe him that everything will be okay, even though someone (MicroElf) has already checked and reported that it won't be okay, and it's possible to cheat with this.

I just don't agree with MicroElf or Caliban that this is important. The possibility of minor cheating with template text files pales in comparison to map hacking and essentially has no significance. So, we can only hope that when monetization for the SoD lobby is launched, Baratortch will find the time to protect the game from cheats. I don't think it's that difficult to do, although it will undoubtedly require effort.

How do people play, Wicc? Well, I believe that one half plays boldly because they cheat. The other half plays because they simply enjoy the game. But the solution to the problem has nothing to do with how "people still manage to play." The solution is when both opponents play by the same rules. And there are real reasons to believe that this is the case.
https://www.twitch.tv/grando__
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yes, let's go to 15 with some cool guys

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u2noob
Why are all people like people, but you're always late?
:smile35: what's the plan?
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De_Luxe
yeah, let's do it, 15k for decent players

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:smile35: what's the plan?

They sent you for re-education.

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BISHOP
I didn't see myself in the draw:confused:
Come join us in the 15th.
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Why was I sent to level 15? I clearly don't belong here.
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kolianxxxxxx
Why was I sent to 15th place? I clearly don't belong here.
"You want to play with the best players in the ranking." Finally. When else will you have the chance?
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Al Feyn
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I simply replied that trying to convince us that the words "Only XL" guarantee anything is a kind of direct deception.
The whole world is a deception, or imagination. This is not a topic for a tournament.
It may only be relevant when the stakes are at the appropriate level, or there are reasons for it on a massive scale. Nothing means anything. Only what you think matters. Check out the latest experiments by Australian nuclear physicists:smile01:
Summer 2013


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Al Feyn
"You want to play against the best players in the ranking." Finally. When else will you get the chance?
And who said I'm not happy? I just stand out from the crowd, but I'll put in all the effort to take points from the top players and, at the same time, gain invaluable experience!
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15 is a group of death at this stage; the competition for 2nd place will be fierce.
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By the way, why was I in the second tier during the draw? I'm 22nd in the ranking, and there were many players with lower ratings in the first tier.
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Jelen117
By the way, why was I in the second bracket during the draw? I'm 22nd in the ranking, and there were many players with lower rankings in the first bracket.
There isn't much difference between bracket 1 and 2, but if you cause trouble, you'll be placed in bracket 5 ;)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYZ8Pk6yWouZ-0nQSdYXBlg
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BISHOP
There isn't much difference between 1 and 2, but if you cause trouble, you'll be dealt with in the 5th one ;)

My group consists of Amster, me, and Bubuch; I think it's a pretty decent lineup compared to other groups.
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Al Feyn
How do people play, Wicc? Well, I stick to the idea that half of the players play boldly because they cheat. The other half plays because they simply enjoy the game. But the solution to the problem has absolutely no relation to how "people play somehow." The solution is when both opponents play by the same rules. And there are real reasons to believe so.
It's no secret to anyone that the host can edit the Random Map Generator (RMG) since the technology appeared. Back in the distant times that I didn't experience, they played by chaos rules, where there was one RMG for 3 templates. Why did the question arise specifically in this tournament? :confused: Well, if a person is ready to cross the fine line of cheating, then nothing prevents him from watching streams, editing templates, cracking passwords, etc. In the past, they played without passwords at all.

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Jelen117
By the way, why was I in the second bracket in the draw?
Why not in the third? :confused:
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Why not in the third one? :confused:

That's because we are theoretically ranked.

I understand that this might sound harsh, but since I have such a high rating, why should I suffer in the second tier? According to what rules did I end up in the second tier, while Yan-Vas ended up in the first? I would like to know.

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