Posts from The project is still in development.

Few 1-4
Several 5-9
Pack 10-19
Lots 20-49
Horde 50-99
Throng 100-249
Swarm 250-499
Zounds 500-999
Legion 1000+

If the idea works, you provide 8 simple pencils and print and cut out the cards; I'll provide the Game Report template.

I don't have time for cards right now, not at all. I'll put the platinum trophy up in the club.

Eric, the example form is attached.
Take a look at it. If there are no suggestions or objections, I will try to create 30 of them – one for each player for each game. After that, I will post them.
The autosave feature seems to be working on my computer. So, install it in the club as well; it would be best to put the folder with it directly on the desktop: instructions wouldn't hurt.

The longest of the proposed maps is Teleports.

I'm betting on North-South. Because if I didn't miss any secret passages, you have to swim to the opponent. And that's 2-3 days of advantage for him, which no one will give him at the beginning of the game. And you can't build long chains across the water.

I suggest setting the AI races randomly.

Why? There's already plenty of randomness, but it's minor. But if one neighbor has the same race, that's a huge advantage that's hard to compensate for and that can easily ruin a good game. Why not set them to be different?
I understand everything about the checkboxes, thank you.
I can print and bring the forms if it's 15 sheets on 2 sides - it's not a big load. :smile13:

And I'm betting on North vs South. Because if I haven't missed any secret passages, you have to sail to the opponent. And that gives them a 2-3 day head start, which no one will give at the start of the game. And you can't stretch water chains very far.

Exactly! And if both players aren't aggressive, you could be playing there for 5-6 weeks ((( I "sped it up" as much as I could :-) - placed Castles with docks on the shore instead of villages, and boats under guard at the very north and south of the map, but still...

That's why I didn't understand why they removed such a wonderful map as Winterlands, and others like it!? Because North vs South can be dragged out even further, and the Winterlands map itself, 7 Lakes, is much more interesting in terms of gameplay!

By the way, I would also be against banning DD (leave it for 1 use), and TP once per turn as well - not such a big sin, since there are plenty of random events in the game. Similarly with diplomacy, I would allow recruiting monsters for money - these aren't the kind of maps where you can hoard legions; they are fast maps, you can't really expand much with diplomacy there (except for North vs South).

I actually don't care which rules we play by, I just wanted them not to cut down the game's possibilities; it's a peculiar balance, perhaps too random, but still beautiful.

P.S. Teleporters is generally a very fast map, you're wrong about that!

Once again, regarding the maps. For half of the participants, the tournament will last for two days. In case of a delay in one match, not two pairs can start playing (as might seem logical to those with little experience in running tournaments), but only one. Some of the matches, especially those involving the undisputed favorite of the tournament, Dust, may take place on May 3rd and 4th. And no one prevents the opponents in these matches from agreeing to play on any maps, including the ones mentioned above. Thus, at least two matches can be played on 7 Lakes, Winterland, etc. Regarding diplomacy and other ways of joining forces. This is our first, and possibly the only, tournament. Its legitimacy largely depends on the Rules. Therefore, the Rules must be identical to those that have been refined over the years on the best websites. The current rules were written by the main favorite of the tournament, Dust, in 2008. The only change to them is the ban on the Sphere of Anti-Magic. Regarding changes to the rules, I would like to remind you that, by mutual agreement, participants can play according to any rules. So, everything is in the hands of the opponents. Regarding the AI races, I will join the opinion of the majority. I see a compromise as follows: "The AI races are determined by mutual agreement between the opponents. If no agreement is reached, the AI races are not chosen (random)."

OK.
"The races of the computer-controlled players are determined by mutual agreement between the opponents. If no agreement is reached, the races of the computer opponents are determined by drawing lots. The player listed first in the pair starts the drawing."
If everything is so strict and no one is willing to compromise, I would also include a rule about being late for the start of the round. For example, every 10 minutes late results in losing the opportunity to draw lots. Otherwise, some players might arrive at the club at 10, while others arrive at 12. And then, if you're late, everything is already assigned: the map, the color, the race, and the computer opponents are set – there's something to think about..."

I'm all for teleporters; it's a good map. I'm also all for allowing latecomers. But let's move the start time forward by 5-6 hours, maybe then I'll have a chance to join...

Colleagues...
I was really looking forward to this tournament. I tried my best to help organize it and raise its profile.
And... I got sick.
I'm giving up my tickets.
I really wanted to play and see everyone. I have different, but positive feelings for each participant without exception. And I wish each of you victory in this competition. And enjoyment from participating.
Friends, if there is a possibility of broadcasting through Mikogu or another way (stream) - please write here. I really want to see your game. Of course, it is also necessary to record all the matches. Dirty Pleyer, as well as Sticky Fingaz, are very knowledgeable in this. There is also knowledge among the participants of the parallel tournament (Merlin commented on Alex's stream from the world championship final). Also, don't forget about the save file, I posted it.
I'm sure a worthy person will take my place in the tournament.
Looking forward to the broadcasts,
Qwerty

Colleagues...
I was really looking forward to this tournament. I tried my best to help organize it and raise its profile.
And... I got sick.
I'm giving up my tickets.
I really wanted to play and see everyone. I have different, but positive feelings for each and every participant. And I wish each of you victory in this competition, and enjoyment from participating.
Friends, if there's a chance for broadcasts via Mikogu or some other way (stream), please write here. I really want to see your game. Of course, all the matches should also be recorded. Dirty Pleyer and Sticky Fingaz are very knowledgeable in this area. The participants of the parallel tournament also have some knowledge (Merlin commented on Alex's stream from the World Championship final). Also, don't forget about the save files, I posted them.
I'm sure someone worthy will take my place in the tournament.
Looking forward to the broadcasts,
Qwerty

I already wrote in the main thread, get well soon! I talked to PReDs, he's going to play in two tournaments at once. As for the broadcasts, it's possible. There will definitely be reports on the games and all the save files posted.
Best regards.