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What are the deadlines for round 5?

What is the deadline for round 5?

As usual, 3 weeks.

26.06.2013 darkello (red, oplot, ivor, ivor) def PReDS (blue, danj, shakti, shakti), Diamond, 121
used all restarts on the opponent completely, and off we go... 11 elves start, immediately give a 111 earth magic base, I level up divinely, under the Castle a dendroid guard is taken on 112, and a unicorn guard is taken on 113, on 114 expert archery, advanced earth magic, also the General's Citadel Castle is taken, on 115 I take 2 castles (Castle, Rampart), on 116 earth magic, archery, attack are upgraded, and the Interact base is obtained, also the enemy's Citadel castle with unrecruited birds is captured, (forgot to mention on 112 a helm +3 knowledge is taken), I have 75 mana by 116, I reinforce (there are words!) on 117 the enemy dies, a 9 Dragon Fly Hive drops, and I plan to move down because I'm at the top, and down below there's a Ciele with a lot of meat near the neutral Citadel castle where there's a 1 Griffin Conservatory, a hive, and behind the Manticores are Angel Wings, which I planned to take on 123.. but the opponent surrenders
thanks for the game

Thanks for the game!
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26.06.2013 darkello (red, oplot, ivor, ivor) def PReDS (blue, danj, shakti, shakti), Diamond, 121
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thanks for the game

Thanks for the game!
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3 towns, computer Tower: found only 1 Dragon Fly Hive and a bunch of quest artifacts behind wild guards. For reds, judging by the tavern data, everything is fine, it's unclear what to do, participation in the tournament after the Odesa gathering lost its meaning, so I surrendered.

Redwhait(красный,конф,рандом,аэнаин,тамика) def twaryna (синий,данж,шакти) diamond 221

I confirm. Everything was great. Essentially gave away a winning game. In the first week, I took 2 conservatories, 2+3 angels, Pandora with 35 upgraded gargoyles and 10k experience to Shakter (who had excellent build). In the second week, I started shaking hives, killed the swamp AI, took a +3+3 shield, a +3 all necklace, and another conservatory. Then Dragon Utopia (sword + all). Then another Dragon Utopia (teapot) and a +3 all shield behind the dragons. By then, the opponent had arrived at the respawn and seized the main. But after that—it got more interesting. I spotted a fat piece with 2 Dragon Utopias and boxes. Decided to send Shakti there to clear it. And he crashed with handcuffs... If I'd had stompers, I would have killed them, but instead, the ice-things stomped the poor trogl:( For the next 2 weeks, I dug for "papa". And finally dug him up! Even a 2-week handicap didn't seem to affect it much. Took 2 Dragon Utopias, which gave КЗ and КВ. Then I went after the opponent. But in my excitement at 6 AM, I messed up—I thought the opponent was sitting in the village and wouldn't run away. But he had fortified himself. In the end, I didn't put on the bracers and let him go. Well, then AOTD (which is nothing) + red orb (and that decided it) and defeat. Blitz is blitz. Thanks for the game!

29.06.2013. WiZarDX_576 (blue,rampart,Kyrre,Kyrre) def herolwy (red,dungeon,Gunnar,Gunnar), diamond 134

We restarted and got going.
We had a 4-hero lead, but not much money for respawning. However, we had 2 native heroes, a Pandora unit for 10+ Medusas, a Vidomina in the tavern, and 2 Cons on respawn. We decided to play.
In the first week, we found an external market, and the Pandora unit for Medusas turned out to be worth 25 Grand Elves. We built Unicorns in the Citadel, and both Cons were large – everything was great.
121 - 50 Diamond Golems dropped for 20k gold – we bought them all.
122 - Kyrre tries to take a Con.
But in his haste, as soon as he entered the Con, he realized he had forgotten to bring Unicorns... and the Con was maxed out. Immediately, disappointment and morale dropped. He had 2 stacks of 30+ Griffins left.
Okay, we'll try to make the best of it. We level up Kyrre's Earth skill, gather resources from villages, and go for a second round. We finally took it, draining all the mana.
126 - another Con. We lose a Unicorn and all the resources, but we get 7 Angels.
127 - Pandora unit for 100+ Air Elementals for 15k gold.
131 - we buy everything and get a +3+3 shield. Kyrre is standing near the +5 All stats sword.
132 - Kyrre is near a revealed Utopia. Nearby, in a treasure, there are bracers. At the same time, Gunnar attacks with 2 Angels and 1 Colossus, taking my main town and 2 villages.
133 - the Utopia has 1 Colossus, giving +2 speed and boots. We take the bracers. A chain spell to defend the main town is cast. I transfer 2 Angels and 14 Grand Elves. But then, for some reason, he decides not to use the Angels and attacks only with Grand Elves and Colossi. As a result, he has 1 Colossus left, and his hero is defeated.
Of course, he wanted to destroy my main town with Kyrre and finally catch Gunnar.
On 134 - a noob arrives to break my chain spell to the main town. Seeing 2 Angels on Vidomina, Gunnar himself comes over. We have to bribe him with 1 Angel.
Nearby is a village, where we destroy Kyrre and attack Gunnar. With the bracers and +2 speed.
He surrenders.

had 2 native heroes in tavern and vidomina, 2 cons and pandora on my resp, so decided to play. first week built unicorns in citadel. took pandora - 25 grand elves. 121 - 50 diamond golems gave 20k gold in pandora. had some plans for vidomina, but on 122 failed in maxi con. i was in a hurry and forgot to take unicorns inside. so gave up all tooked army.
ok, plan B. exp earth and mass slow for Kyrre in a next few days. 5 upgr. unicorns, pikemens and archers from village and at last +4 angels on 125. next day - con +3 angels.
after first contact with scouts decided to take pandora, not so far from this place, which was guarded by 100+ air elems. 15k gold.
week 3 : shield +3+3. sword +5 all and fisrt small utopia (got wings and +2 speed) with shackles nearby. at the same time Gunnar took my main town and 2 villages. my plan with taking main back failed, but Gunnar came himself to Kyrre.

gg. thnx for game!

Redwhait HP(conf, random, Labetha, Isra) def HellLight(dungeon, Shakti) diamond 211

It turned out to be a pretty interesting game, no less than the previous one.
It all started with me deciding not to change the winning lineup and we went with the same pair. As expected, the opponent took the dungeon, leaving me the red conf.
The opponent gave me the Moon and Vindemina, I in turn also took a couple of restorations, the respawns were nothing special. Then the opponent took the last one.
I got a great start right away, got an external market with normal roads. I also got Gunnar and Tamika, a hint of the last game, and even a monument for 1k experience not far away. But right under it I got Isra immediately, and naturally depending on the nearby pair of levels determined who to level up. Isra started off well right away: Attack, Air, Wisdom in principle, and then it went great, not a single unnecessary skill!
Plus a couple of Necro villages and a +5% locket, we're living large though.
True, things didn't work out with the birds from day two, no ore was found, but I found an external dwelling of air elementals and the Legionnaire's Boots. Skeletons started trickling in slowly. Tons of money (less than 10k only in the first couple of days for the entire game), but on the first week I built 1-2 in conf with Castle, then I didn't bother.
On the second week I upgraded the air elementals, got a decent amount close to 30.
It became even easier to gather bones. I gathered up to about 250 and hit the Conservatory 2. At the end of the week I collected Dragon Fly Hives and Pandora's Boxes so I could tackle Dragon Utopias at the start of the third week. I also took a ring for HP and speed.
In the Pandora's Boxes I got experience and all water magic except level 5 since I hadn't leveled it up yet.
A mini Dragon Utopia, and before it some Boots. I cleared it on 132 right off the bat, got a Shield +4 all, not bad, onwards to 2 more Dragon Utopias.
The next mini with a chalice and a black orb before it. The second one was a 3-stack with a Sword +5 all, Wings, and I think Titan's Cuirass too. Right by the Wings I take a couple of Pandora's Boxes for Griffin Conservatories.
A Tazar appeared with 5-9 Angels, 20+ Griffin Conservatories and Swarms, 100+ Troglodytes, stats only combat roughly like mine, magic several times less. I took control of the previous turn +3 Morale, Luck, Water book, Dragon Utopia in a swamp treasure zone, I have DD and Fly.
At this point I captured my conf, already 7 Archangels there, and considering there weren't really any combat ones, I decided not to risk it and went to a corner treasure zone for a level 5 hat.
On 136 I realize I'm in trouble because he takes 2 external dwellings of Angels and next week there will be a ton. And I won't be able to do anything anymore.
Taking the hat on 141, I headed towards the Necro computer looking for treasure zones since I had lost the advantage. But on his turn, the opponent gives me a gift, a scout hero with artifacts and power goes to take Gloves and something else for Tazar and he's in my reach. The whole question was whether he has a Cape of Abjuration (which he stole from me) or not. I decided to attack with a chalice and I mistakenly wore the hat, and with Implosion there was no chance at all, but with just Ice Bolt 900+ and Oil, that was enough, the opponent bought himself out leaving 7 Archangels on the field, about 40 Swarms, all the Ruhks, and Troglodytes. At the same time he kept 20+ Griffin Conservatories, 2 Angels, and a few Swarms. I had my Storms and a few Swarms roughed up.
The situation changed immediately. Now I had to advance and catch up and gradually cut down the Archangels. The next time, the opponent put on the Cape himself, and I had the hat and again it didn't do much, from my side both Archangels minus and other small stuff, from his side -3 Archangels from a Bolt spell. 3 Archangels +5 Angels remained. Then the opponent found another one and took the red orb. I attacked, but then I thought I'd regret it because there were 8+1 and I couldn't really catch them. But fortunately, he apparently didn't have time to put on the orb and 2 Bolt spells left 1+1 Archangels and another buyout.
Then another chase and I take a Dragon Utopia that appeared on 147 right from under the opponent's nose and there's a Book of Earth finally, Town Portal. Immediately TP home, leaving the 2nd Dragon Utopia in the opponent's care. He captured it and went off into the darkness somewhere towards the Barbarian computer.
On 211 I attack a Castle, there's a Moon on an Angel who on the first turn summoned Fire Elementals, strange why not Armageddon, but it didn't really matter. I shot the Angel and on the next turn my first speed flew Implosion into the Fire Elementals.
In the Castle you can buy 4 Archangels and the opponent surrenders.

Thanks for the extremely interesting game!

P.S. And I'd like to see the Siberian Valenki write a report like that :D

Redwhait HP(conf, random, labeta, izra) def HellLight(dungeon, shakti) diamond 211

I confirm, that 4-minute timer ultimately led to my downfall. I couldn't find decent artifacts for my spell power and kept searching for the Orb, as I had a good army built up. I made a mistake once and immediately got punished, and then there was a whole series of chases with buyouts and unfavorable trades. Overall, my chances were pretty good, but my opponent showed up at a very opportune moment, especially considering I hadn't seen him anywhere before the third week. Thanks for the game.
p.s. Now, as I understand it, I need to wait for the loser's bracket to reach the final and then play against the winner?

The deadline for the 5th round is approaching. I will be waiting for the results in the following pairs until Monday:

c0nn3c71nkK.ppL - pofigu
KobRa - Piterius

Draw for the 6th round:

SoD:

redwhait vs HellLight - already played

darkello vs WiZarDX_576
twaryna vs winner(c0nn3c71nkK.ppL - pofigu)

we have 131 saves.

Vik, you seem to be getting a bit anxious about the deadlines :) You used to say that we should play within reasonable limits, that there were no exact deadlines, but now only 2 weeks have passed since the announcement of my opponent (before that, I was waiting for an opponent for the same amount of time!!!), and you are already signaling the imminent end.
With Peterius, the situation is as follows: I couldn't play for legitimate reasons from 06/29 to 07/07, and he couldn't play for his own, certainly no less legitimate reasons, from 07/07 to 07/13. I promise to play as soon as he returns! +2-3 days.

Vik, you've gone a bit crazy with the deadlines :) You used to say to play within reasonable limits, that there are no exact deadlines, and now only 2 weeks have passed since the announcement of my opponent (before that, I waited for an opponent for the same amount of time!!!) and you are already signaling the imminent end)
With Peterius, the situation is as follows: I couldn't play for valid reasons from 06/29 to 07/07, and he couldn't play for his own, certainly no less valid reasons from 07/07 to 07/13. I promise to play as soon as he returns! +2-3 days

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and it's only been 2 weeks since the opponent was announced

it even sounds a bit comical...

14.07.2013 pofigu(Red, Stronghold, Gurney, Gurney) def c0nn3c71nkK.ppL(Blue, Conflux, Moner, Moner) Diamond 146
Week 1. Zubin and Tyraxor in the tavern, wolves built. Scatter for 4 heroes, not much gold. Found 3 dwarf cottages, on day 4 took an empty tower in the treasure zone and a dwarf cottage(15). Next grabbed a dwarf cottage(20) and took 3 chests. 6 heroes and behemoths being prepared for delivery. Gurney maxed Artillery and took Air with Logistics. I take Conflux(place Mage Guild) and max Crypt. Scouts scurry in the underground. At home 12357 in the Castle and market.
Week 2. At the respawn, in a box for 99 gogs, the entire level 2. In the underground, a box for 40 archers behind demons. Another box visible for 50+ dendroids and 2 Dragon Utopias. A box for 20 royal griffins. For 5-9 necro horses they give 25 grand elves. At 126 and 127 I take hives 4+8, I break into the tower, the opponent came there with an army, but without mana. I kill him with a ballista. Gurney got armor, tactics, wisdom, and leadership as a burden.
Week 3. Collected 4 clue scrolls, Griffin Conservatory(3), 3 chests for experience, gloves, and a red orb all in one treasure zone. Total 3 angels, 5 bears, 13 birds, 35 ducks, and 40 archers. Expert Offense, Artillery, Air, Logistics, Wisdom, Basic Armor, and Advanced Leadership. Stats 17 14 4 5. At 137 I upgraded the bears, passed everything through a chain of 5 heroes, and at timer 00:00 I manage to enter the triple Dragon Utopia, grabbing more clue scrolls for 6 along the way, lost 5 birds and the feast, received Angel Wings, КЗ and Ring of Speed.
141. Delivery and another double Dragon Utopia with a chalice and Speaker's Hat. Tyraxor with 25 grands took the secondary ramp and burned down the Dragon Utopia with a stable and artifact market for champions.
142. Another 2 clue scrolls, Pandora's Box for 40 archers. I build a fort in the Castle. Many external taverns nearby, earn money with them, tight on cash.
143. I break into the ramp, and the lads on wings take another hive and deliver 61 vivas. Gurney buys Swiftboots at the market. Breaks through a Dragon Utopia(armor and Dragon Scale Shield), visits the stable, and breaks into the Castle.
144. Another hive, Pandora's Box for 45 halberdiers. I see a Dragon Utopia, but no Dimension Door available, had to return to the Castle to refill mana.
145. Again earning money with an external tavern, I scout the Dragon Utopia and take it on wings(single, useless artifacts). Visit a couple of stat boosters, exit to the surface, cast Town Portal, and I'm thrown back into an underground Castle. Whatever, we run like this, not far from another exit there's an entrance to a snow treasure zone.
146. I'm underground in the metro. Cast View Air and see a couple of Castles through an underground void. I cast Dimension Door, take an external dwelling of bears, a Stronghold village, take a scout and grab a Castle village. Another Castle was glowing from the View Air above, I run there with Gurney and snatch the capital on the last move, which had 3900. I build a trader, take the Golden Bow. Waiting at the speed boost with the red orb. Gurney 34 21, everything expert except leadership. 3 angels, 7 behemoths, 1 plain bear, 13 birds, 69 wyverns, 99 archers, and 31 goblins.
Opp writes GG. Thanks for the game.

14.07.2013 pofigu(Red, Stronghold, Gurni, Gurni) def c0nn3c71nkK.ppL(Blue, Conflux, Monere, Monere) Diamond 146
Week 1. In the tavern, Zubin and Tiraxore, wolves built. Spread across 4 heroes, not much gold. Found 3 Dwarf Cottages, on day 4 took an empty tower in a treasure zone and a Dwarf Cottage(15). Next, grabbed a Dwarf Cottage(20) and took 3 chests. 6 heroes and Behemoths are being prepared for delivery. Gurni mastered Artillery and took Air with Logistics. I take Conflux(build Mage Guild) and max the Crypt. Scout heroes scurry in the underground. At home, 12357 in the Castle and a marketplace.
Week 2. At the respawn in a box behind 99 Gogs, the entire 2nd level. In the underground, a box behind 40 Archers behind Demons. Also visible, a box behind 50+ Dendroids and 2 Dragon Utopias. A box of 20 Royal Griffins. For 5-9 Necro Crows, they give 25 Grand Elves. On ticks 126 and 127, I take Dragon Fly Hives 4+8, break into a Tower, an opponent arrives with an army but no mana. I kill him with the Ballista. Gurni got Armor, Tactics, Wisdom, and Leadership as a bonus.
Week 3. Collected 4 Dragon Fly Hives, Griffin Conservatory(3), 3 Experience Chests, Gloves, and a Red Ball all in one treasure zone. Total: 3 Angels, 5 Bears, 13 Birds, 35 Ducks, and 40 Archers. Expert Offense, Artillery, Air, Logistics, Wisdom, Basic Armor, and Advanced Leadership. Stats 17 14 4 5. On tick 137, upgraded Bears; via a chain of 5 heroes transferred everything and on the timer 00:00 I manage to enter a triple Dragon Utopia, also taking a Dragon Fly Hive for 6 on the way. Lost 5 Birds and the Meal, got Angel Wings, КЗ and a Ring of Speed.
Tick 141. Resupply and another double Dragon Utopia with a Teapot and Speaker's Hat. Tiraxore with 25 Grand Elves took a secondary Ramp and burned down a Dragon Utopia with a Stable and Artifact Market defended by Champions.
Tick 142. 2 more Dragon Fly Hives, a Pandora's Box with 40 Archers. I build a Fort in the Castle. Nearby lots of external Taverns; an income booster with them, but money is tight.
Tick 143. I break into a Ramp, and scout heroes on Wings take another Fly Hive and bring back 61 Wyverns. Gurni at the Marketplace buys Speed Boots. He breaks through a Dragon Utopia(Armor and Dragon Scale Shield), visits a Stable, and breaks into the Castle.
Tick 144. Another Fly Hive, a Pandora's Box with 45 Halberdiers. I see a Dragon Utopia, but no way to cast Dimension Door, so I have to return to the Castle to refill mana.
Tick 145. Another income booster with an external Tavern; I scout the Dragon Utopia and take it on Wings(single artifact, useless artifacts). I visit a couple of stat boosters, exit to the surface, cast Town Portal, and get thrown back into an underground Castle again. Oh well, we run like this; near another exit is an entrance to a Snow treasure zone.
Tick 146. I'm standing underground in the metro. I cast Air View and see a couple of Castles through an underground vacuum. I cast Dimension Door, take an external dwelling of Bears, a Stronghold village, pick up a Scout, and grab a Castle village. Up above, another Castle was revealed by the view spell; I run there with Gurni and snatch the capital on the last move, which had 3900 units. I build a Trader, get the Golden Bow. I wait to make a run with the Red Ball. Gurni 34 21, everything Expert except Leadership. 3 Angels, 7 White Bears, 1 regular Bear, 13 Birds, 69 Wyverns, 99 Archers, and 31 Goblins.
Opp says GG. Thanks for the game.

Confirmed, thanks for the game!