Posts from The Crusade (autumn, winter 2013-14)

Winter Crusade 13/14 – List of Participants

The same link will be in the first post of the thread, right after the tournament name.
Dear participants, both newly joined players and experienced veterans: please don't delay with registration. I would like everyone to know by December 1st which group they are in and which maps they will be playing on!

Continue the tournament
Anarchy, 10 minutes, seasonal rules :D

Group 4
06.11.2013 Iamsamstan (red, Tower, Aine, Galtran) def Browser (blue, Conflux, random, Luna), Panic, 124
I was lucky that my opponent surrendered; there was simply no other way for me to win. Thanks for the game!

Group 4
06.11.2013 Iamsamstan (red, tower, Aine, Galtran) def Browser (blue, Conflux, random, Luna), Panic, 124
well, I got lucky that the opponent conceded on his own; there was simply no other chance to win. Thanks for the game!

we played from a save - at 112 I defended against the Shuba - Isra - Luna - there were no Paladins actually, but everyone leveled up a bit and it wasn't scary - I revealed 3 Dragon Fly Hives and a Turm, overall the start was okay - I gated perfectly the first week, the birds came up - I defended against everything, got 170 skeletons with Necromancy - after the Vampire Lord there were some 2 stupid moves, 98 skeletons remain, and you can only break through to Trejak - some sloppiness (GG well played, thanks for the time

Sevan_80
581706700
2sm2c (M-200) + module
Seasonal rules
Timer 8-4-1

JustObserver is leaving the tournament, which is a shame, but I hope we'll meet in other competitions. Since he played more than half of the matches, Lem and MaxGor are awarded technical victories in their matches against JustObserver. These victories carry the same weight as real victories when determining the standings in the group.
In group 1, there is 1 unscheduled match remaining: The_ vs MaxGor, which is very important, and I hope it will be played.

I will continue the tournament. Anarchy, 10 minutes, seasonal rules. PS - I won't be able to catch Captain...

aka.Ward3n
619789063
Terra Dei Demoni
16+4+1

aka.Ward3n
619789063
Terra Dei Demoni
16+4+1

Tournament rules (1 post): template selection criteria (map): any template that has already been used in the tournament is suitable.
I cannot accept this template; it has not yet been tested in a tournament. Once Terra Dei Demoni is completed, then the template with the same name can be included.

Why is it not allowed to register an HL+U template with a full random setup? Can the player who submits the template immediately claim the blue color for themselves, or is it mandatory to play with red? And finally, (assuming the answer to the previous question will be negative), is it possible to submit any HL+U template according to the rules of the "King of the Hill" tournament, i.e., with allowed redrawing?

Tournament rules (1 post): criterion for selecting a map template: any template that has already been used in a tournament is acceptable.
I cannot accept this template; it has not been tested in a tournament yet. Once Terra Dei Demoni is over, then we can include the template with the same name.

There is currently a tournament being held using this template... well, never mind.

Are playoffs planned after the group stage? Or will there always be only group stages?

Are playoffs planned after the groups? Or will there always be only groups?

The tournament is double-round and permanent. After the completion of the 1st qualifying stage, a 2nd final stage is held with participants distributed on the principle of: strong against strong. This is the most objective system for the stated goals.
Naturally, the main struggle will be in the 1st, the highest group. So that players in the 2nd and other groups don't get bored, a 3rd stage, 4th, and so on will be held. Thus, every season (except for summer) will feature a Grand Final in the 1st prestigious group and simultaneously a qualification for the next grand final.
Playoffs are an Olympic-style bracket; much in them depends on the draw, a strong player can have an unlucky start, and the weak are eliminated after 1 or 2 losses.
For a serious competition in Heroes, the Olympic style or full double is not very fair. The winner is, of course, identified beyond dispute, but what about the other places? Personally, I am interested in the results of all the heroes players.
If there is interest in the Olympic style, I can run the Crusaders Cup in parallel with the main competition. I ask the participants to express their wishes regarding this idea.

there is a tournament currently running on this template... oh well, whatever

I am aware that the Terra Dei Demoni tournament is underway. Once it is completed, the template of the same name can be included. Until that moment, the template is considered untested, and I cannot allow it; this would cause dissatisfaction among other participants.

Why can't a xl+u template be registered as full random?

A random choice of castles reduces the objectivity of the tournament; it's suitable for fan maps, but not for a serious competition. The more the result depends on the player's actions, the greater the influence of skill. Full random is allowed only on templates where it benefits the game. The participant must present weighty arguments for the benefit of full random. For example, kalababa presented such arguments for M200 templates and their like. With a random choice of castles, the color changes after each subjective restart.

Can the person submitting the template immediately claim the blue color for themselves, or is it mandatory to play as red?

In red rounds, you play on your own templates; in blue rounds, you play on the opponent's templates.

And finally, (assuming a refusal to the previous question), is it possible to submit some xl+u under the rules of the King of the Hill tournament, i.e., with redrush allowed?

I myself am a supporter of allowed redrush on xl+u, but I cannot allow participants to choose rule amendments in addition to the template and time limit; it would be too diverse. What would the tournament table look like?

Today the 5th round of our competition ends!
94 games have been played. Unconfirmed reports:
18.09.2013 darkello (blue, Rampart, Ivor, Ivor/Sandro) def Alessandro (red, Fortress, Vistan, garrison) panic 224
03.09.2013 HellLighT (Red, Rampart, Kyrre) def MuLLlyTa (Blue, Dungeon, Shakti) Jebus cross 115
21.09.2013 Scorpiona (blue, Fortress, Tazar) def Dimast (red, Stronghold, Kreg) 2sm4d(3) 124
19.10.2013 theShevanesian (blue, Fortress, Tazar) def Scorpiona (red, Castle, Valeska, Vidomina) 8xm8a 114
02.11.2013 R55Max (red, Fortress, Vistan) def Captain (blue, Rampart, Ivor) Diamond 133
Please confirm the reports in this thread.
Some participants have many debts. I remind you that if your opponent does not get in touch or is stalling the game, this must be reported to the organizer. I will be assigning mandatory game dates and recording technical results. The group stage will be completed on time, there will be no extensions!

Maxgora was last seen online on October 5th, and since then, there has been no news from him.

For the next tournament, the Jebus L chess timer template will be used: 16+6+1.

Alright, this isn't allowed, that isn't allowed. 8xm8a doesn't want to play as red, so I'm signing up with the spider at ten minutes. (although I'll still think about the chess one)

Maxgora was last seen on ICQ on October 5; since then, there has been no word or answer from him.

I played with him yesterday.