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So, Dima Surmay stopped the game for the first time, but the reasons weren't given, and is that equivalent to griefing?

Griefing is precisely what those reasons represent. At the very least, it certainly can't be called correct behavior.
The story is simple, especially since things have unfolded this way.
In the first week, Dima Surmay leaves the game during BoLo's turn, saying he urgently needs to go. BoLo manages to save.
The game is resumed a week later. Both players have partially forgotten. Dima Surmay loads the autosave. BoLo makes a couple of moves and, remembering that there's a save from the middle of the turn, immediately leaves and informs him. Then, Dima Surmay refuses to continue, claiming that the opponent simply attacked someone and lost... Whether this can be called griefing or not is up to each individual to decide. If griefing is understood as incorrect and unjustified behavior in a game situation, then that's exactly what it is.

I don't think it makes sense to blame anyone for the unsportsmanlike behavior. Initially, both players developed a distrust of their opponent's actions. Perhaps they misunderstood something, or perhaps they were overly cautious... This created a tense atmosphere and a negative attitude. Therefore, throughout the game, each player scrutinized their opponent.

I believe that the tense atmosphere is created not by some magical, incomprehensible means, nor by some abstract things, but by quite specific actions. And these actions may contradict the Portal Rules regarding respectful treatment of each other. And, by the way, it's not necessarily true that if someone starts claiming that they are not being respected, or that someone is to blame, then that is actually the case. This noise may very well be a defensive smokescreen, and in reality, it was exactly the opposite. All such actions can be examined, and it can be determined who exactly created the "tense atmosphere," and, most importantly, what specific action they took, so that a warning can be given to that player to prevent such nonsense from happening again in the future. And the situation can be brought to a state that complies with the established Rules. This is the task of the tournament judges and the Administration Committee. And if someone says that this is nonsense, that there are more important things in life... Then I would argue that, in my opinion, many of humanity's conflicts arise from such minor things in real life. One person says something, meaning one thing, and another person interprets it differently. And in that case, he was also saying something strange, and besides, Petya (Vasya) was speaking badly about him, and Petya (Vasya) and I are friends, so I'm sticking up for my friends. And it escalates. The essence of the matter is no longer of interest to anyone. It's simply that everyone is too lazy to deal with this. Although, for myself, I have identified approximately 4-5 typical situations that were not addressed in the past and are repeated here time and time again, year after year. Everyone has their own "favorite sore spots," and many get upset and worked up over nothing, when they could have calmly discussed and reached an agreement in 5 minutes if they had simply carefully reread what the other person wrote, focused on the facts, discarded their fears and fantasies, rigid beliefs, and stopped getting worked up because of their own rigidity. And there are not an infinite number of these "sore spots"; in fact, I think there are very few typical ones. In half a year or a year, you can deal with them as they arise.

Guys, are you really planning to play with "favorites"? I would still understand if the issue of "nerfing" Necropolis and reverting changes was raised, for example, in a competitive match, but here... Besides, the last 2 tournaments proved that Necropolis can be countered, and now it seems like it's just a change for the sake of change.
P.S. Everything written is purely IMHO, I won't participate in the discussion or sign up for the tournament.

I don't know how you can play in a tournament with such a "powerful" organizer.

NWCTHEONE - !!!! Well, this is a disaster, guys! :D

We are waiting for the code nwcallinclusive. It will still fill the backpack with relics: Alliance of Angels, Cursed Armor, Sphere of Vulnerability, Elixir of Life, Sniper Bow, King of the Undead Cloak... By the way, a separate code could be provided for necromancers, giving 9999 powerful liches and 9999 vampire lords in each slot, one after the other. If you're going to do something, do it right! :)

NWCTHEONE is very useful for viewing the game results. It replaces three codes at once, including the fly spell. There is no point in creating unnecessary cheats just for fun.

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In my opinion, it's a convenient new feature, and I don't understand why you see it as something ego-centric. As for the sound, it's similar to nwc_zeon, and the meaning is clear - one love, one cheat :)
(Those who want to use Orthodox codes can still do so in the old way))
It also brings to mind an excellent piece of music!

No one is disputing the usefulness of cheat codes (for testing maps or analyzing played games) – neither the old ones nor the new ones. I was just surprised when I read: "Oh, is that how it's done?" :)
And, by the way, for viewing the land and air, it would be useful to add a cheat code that grants expert-level earth and air magic.

It's very strange to read this, as if "asking" is a synonym for "begging." There is nothing degrading about a request in itself, and in the context of tournaments, it is simply a polite way of addressing the organizer.

It's very strange to read all this, as if "asking" is a synonym for "begging." There is nothing degrading in a request itself, and in the context of tournaments, it is simply a polite way of addressing the organizer.

Predictable conservative reaction. Question to the developer: is it possible to individually leave the "ask" button as an option? For those who inherently understand the meaning of the word and its interpretation, and simply for "polite" people.

Of course, it's a joke. But such indignation should have a basis. There is no basis in the request itself, only excuses.

You are all so dear to me :smile35: :D

It's just a joke, of course. But such complaints should have a basis. There is no basis in the request, only excuses.

And what is the basis for the statement "I want to be registered for the tournament"? Is the desire to get a response from the organizers a valid reason? "Wanting something isn't harmful, is it?" Or should we just "demand" it?

What is the basis for the statement "I want to register me for the tournament"? Is it just a desire to get a response from the organizers? "Wanting doesn't hurt, does it?" Or should we just "demand" it?

The basis lies in a flawed mindset, in justifying the request.

The basis lies in flawed thinking. In justifying the plea.

Then why propose legalizing flawed thinking?:D :D