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Choosing a starting Castle?
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"only XL-2"

Greetings to all fans of "XL" templates! This tournament is just for you:smile20:


I. Rules and Templates.

1. The rules are standard. The tournament will be held using the SoD 3.2 (4.0) + HD-mod version of the game.
2. XL templates: 8mm6a, 8хм12а, 6LM10a, 8xm8a, Spider.
3. Template selection is standard; Red starts first, with Blue making the final choice.
4. Castle selection is done by poll in a standard manner; Blue starts first. After restart, the color does not change (by mutual agreement, Random can be chosen, with resource selection and color swap).
5. Total number of restarts (113), 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. The time for one game is 2 weeks

II. Regulations

Stage 1 – Group Stage

16 groups of 6 players each. Two players from each group advance to the next stage, based on the highest score.
In case of equal scores, places are determined according to additional criteria (in order of priority):
1. Berger coefficient.
2. Head-to-head result.
3. Points scored in a game "weigh" more than technical defeats.
4. If it is impossible to determine who advances to the playoffs based on previous criteria, players will be offered a scheme for tiebreaker games. At this time, it is impossible to foresee all possible combinations of results. Therefore, the final scheme will be developed based on the situation that arises in the groups at the end of the stage.

Round 1: February 14 - February 27
Round 2: February 28 - March 13
Deadline for 2 games: March 15
Round 3: March 14 - March 27
Round 4: March 28 - April 10
Deadline for 4 games: April 12
Round 5: April 11 - April 24
Deadline for 5 games: April 26
RESERVE, voting for the playoff bracket: April 25 - April 28
Playoff draw: April 27 - April 28
Vacation: April 29 - May 8, CIS-2015

Attention!!! Failure to play the required number of games (report the played games) by the deadline results in disqualification, except for vacation or valid reasons, provided that you inform the organizers about the reason in advance.

In the group stage, each player can take a two-week break; notify the tournament organizers in advance (before the start of the round), with the obligation to play the games before the next deadline.

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

Players who have already advanced to the playoffs should send me two answers to the question in ICQ:
1. Template selection
a) Template selection is done in a standard manner.
b) Random template selection (specify preferences: coin toss once for template selection or every time after restart).
1. Castle Selection
a) Castle selection is done in a standard manner.
b) Castles are selected randomly, with color change after restart.
P.S. Please do not just write "1a 2b," but provide a complete answer. All voting results will be posted on the forum..

Stage 2 – Olympic Tournament

32 players, random distribution, 1st place and 2nd from the groups.
Changes to the rules based on the voting results:Random castle selection, with bonus selection and color swap.

Round 1 1/16 May 9 - May 22
Round 2 1/8 May 23 - June 5
Round 3 1/4 June 6 - June 19
Round 4 1/2 June 20 - July 3
Round 5 FINAL up to 2 wins July 4 - July 31; August 14

III. Organizational Issues

1. The tournament starts on February 13, 2015 (processing of the poll for castle selection, determination of the final regulations of the tournament, draw of groups)
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, organizational issues – Scorpiona (ICQ 469326983), Nitro (ICQ 627769385) – organizational issues.
5. Tournament judge – Dirty_Player (ICQ 408722873)
6. Organizers reserve the right to refuse participation in the tournament to a user without publicly explaining the reasons.
7. The winner of the tournament will receive a medal under their avatar.
The winner of the previous tournament "only XL" AlexTheGreat[/B]
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28.03.2015 Roger-ua (Blue, Fortress, Tazar, Tazar) def skd (Red, Inferno, Octavia, Clavius) 6lm10a 212

I confirm, a good start, quickly advanced across the map and on 121 I had to hit Valessa of the purple computer, there were 26 archers and all the other power there. Also at the start of the second month I had to fight the brown dungeon. As a result, very little meat remained for the second month and skeletons. At the start of the third month I had to go into the Griffin Conservatory 3-4. It turned out to be max, which I had to finish in 2 attempts. Afterwards, things went more smoothly with 4 angels, but control was never given anywhere. In the end, I had to attack the blue player with the papa without scouting, there was little time on the timer, and I got caught.
Did you mess up with the dark elf or was it intended?
Даже если вас съели - у вас два выхода:smile19:

Зима 2011-12.
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Did he mess up with the Inferno, or was it intentional?
He didn't remove Inferno, and I was perfectly fine with that. He messed up more in the game itself.

UTC+03:00, icq 593626431
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We started a long time ago, and there was a save at level 122. At level 125, the blue faction surrendered, unable to handle the consumption.

Thank you for the game.
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Подземелье / Dungeon Faction Подземелье / Dungeon
Шакти / Shakti Start Hero Шакти / Shakti
Шакти / Shakti Main Hero Шакти / Shakti
Победа / Def Победа / Def
Сопряжение / Conflux Faction Сопряжение / Conflux
Random Start Hero Random
Гриндан / Grindan Main Hero Гриндан / Grindan
Map Template
Spider
Game Length
123 days
Game Date
3/28/2015
Reported
3/28/2015 6:50 PM
Rating Impact Archived
PReDS 1635 1644 +9 ↑
Vatya 1466 1457 -9 ↓
Rated Sep 28, 2022

Accepted by opponent on 3/28/2015 6:51 PM

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We started a long time ago, and reached save 122. At save 125, the blue team surrendered because they couldn't handle the consumption.

Thanks for the game.
Thanks for the game. I just didn't have enough mana, but with a blessing, it would have been an easy win...
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2 external dwellings of unicorns appeared near the castle behind heavy guards; there was no meat in the first week, so I didn't risk taking them. I built dragons, took them on the second week, entered the treasure zone on day 131 and grabbed a couple of Dragon Fly Hives. The next day, I saw a Shantyti at a fork on 10 angels. I had 4 dragons, 16 unicorns, 12 wyverns, and a bit of meat. I attacked, won the fight by sacrificing the ducks, and the opponent fled. Then I chased after his remaining meat and discovered a dead end. As it later turned out, he had moved it through slightly displaced Efreet guarding the underground passage. After that, for 3 weeks I tried to find him; in the meantime, I found Dimension Door and Town Portal in a second Grail Map 5. On day 224, via View Air, I flew to a hero who was standing far off in a corner from everyone; it turned out to be Shantyti. Fireball with no chance.

Thanks for the game!
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Battle Report Accepted
Оплот / Rampart Faction Оплот / Rampart
Кайри / Kyrre Start Hero Кайри / Kyrre
Кайри / Kyrre Main Hero Кайри / Kyrre
Победа / Def Победа / Def
Подземелье / Dungeon Faction Подземелье / Dungeon
Шакти / Shakti Start Hero Шакти / Shakti
Шакти / Shakti Main Hero Шакти / Shakti
Map Template
8mm6a
Game Length
224 days
Game Date
3/29/2015
Reported
3/29/2015 2:28 PM
Rating Impact Archived
Makiavelli 1463 1488 +25 ↑
Dima Surmay 1748 1723 -25 ↓
Rated Sep 28, 2022

Accepted by opponent on 3/29/2015 4:08 PM

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The beginning is enjoyable. Mullich arrived at the tavern, started receiving land, attack, defense, and logistics. A stable is located near the city, there are no hidden resources, a small consignment with growth spheres, not much money, he took a fire sword, and the horses are in the Fortress on the first level. On the second level, two native heroes appeared, I found a hidden resource with horses at the crossroads, a shield +1, a red chainmail, and unexpectedly, an opponent appears on the map with an army, kills my left hero, and steals a hive. But he didn't manage to escape far; Mullich catches up to him, and without magic, the opponent had no chance against the slow effect.
Thank you for the game.
Мой ник Heroes, и никто не вынесет меня
Скажу я вам, мои друзья.
Я некромант, я маг великий, и армия моя
Непобедимая, огромная!
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Замок / Castle Faction Замок / Castle
Валеска / Valeska Start Hero Валеска / Valeska
Сэр Мюллих / Sir Mullich Main Hero Сэр Мюллих / Sir Mullich
Победа / Def Победа / Def
Крепость / Fortress Faction Крепость / Fortress
Тазар / Tazar Start Hero Тазар / Tazar
Андра / Andra Main Hero Андра / Andra
Map Template
8mm6a
Game Length
125 days
Game Date
3/29/2015
Reported
3/29/2015 3:40 PM
Rating Impact Archived
Heroes13 1548 1571 +23 ↑
LeBron 1770 1747 -23 ↓
Rated Sep 28, 2022

Accepted by opponent on 3/30/2015 3:16 AM

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I lost 2 external dwellings of unicorns near the castle behind tough guards, there was no meat in the first week, I didn't want to risk taking them, built dragons, took them in the second week, on day 131 I entered the treasure zone and took a couple of Dragon Fly Hives, the next day I saw Sharti on a fork in the road on 10 angels, I had 4 dragons, 16 unicorns, 12 Wyverns, a bit of meat, I attacked, won the battle sacrificing the ducks, the opponent fled, then I chased after his remaining meat, and discovered a dead end, as it turned out later, he moved it through slightly shifted efreets guarding the underground, then for 3 weeks I tried to find him, meanwhile I found Dimension Door and Town Portal in the second GM5, on day 224 through View Air I flew to a hero who was standing in the most remote corner, it turned out to be Sharti, FB no chance

Thanks for the game!
I made too many strategic mistakes, and my opponent did not allow me to correct them.
Thanks for the game!
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A very difficult start to the game. A spread of 3 heroes on the first day. There was one last restart left, but I decided not to use it because of an elven external dwelling, which was a mistake... The respawn had no money or resources; I spent almost the entire week running with four heroes((( On the other hand, gloves and boots for Kyrr were found at the respawn, another elven external dwelling, and cons 2-4 (by the way, I never managed to take it in this game). In the first week, horses appeared in the fort with a change of all resources at very unfavorable prices((( The actual game only started on the second week, albeit with difficulty, as the money situation was a total sh... On 122, I took clues for 8 ducks under the Castle, then a naga-bank with 20 nagas, then upgraded the horses and headed toward the computer. The computer died quickly and easily; then I moved to the center and spotted an angel external dwelling near the castle village, a couple of hives, and a cloak for +2 speed. By 127, all of this had been taken. Also, on the second week, a "loshek" with growth artifacts (except for the head and belly) was placed in the home town. On the third week, the second center and my own corner were slightly cleared, including taking the Dragon Utopia. I also took a Dragon Utopia on the way to the purple player, as well as the purple and turquoise cities. At the start of the fourth week, with growth, I headed toward the opponent; army strength and stats were higher. The opponent decided not to fight me. I killed part of his army and seized his main town with upgraded angels. Then I split the army. The larger part went with Kyrr to continue seizing the opponent's cities, while a smaller part—60 grands, etc.—went with "loshek" to further clear centers for boxes, cons, and all that... On 146, the opponent surrendered due to a lack of prospects in the game. Thanks to Peterius for an exciting game and good luck to him in the Tournaments!
ICQ 669307560

Battle Report Accepted
Оплот / Rampart Faction Оплот / Rampart
Кайри / Kyrre Start Hero Кайри / Kyrre
Кайри / Kyrre Main Hero Кайри / Kyrre
Победа / Def Победа / Def
Замок / Castle Faction Замок / Castle
Валеска / Valeska Start Hero Валеска / Valeska
Валеска / Valeska Main Hero Валеска / Valeska
Map Template
8mm6a
Game Length
146 days
Game Date
3/29/2015
Reported
3/29/2015 5:19 PM
Rating Impact Archived
Jubi-Juby 1531 1546 +15 ↑
Piterius 1527 1512 -15 ↓
Rated Sep 28, 2022

Accepted by opponent on 3/29/2015 5:35 PM

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A very difficult start to the game. A spread of 3 heroes on the first day. I had one last restart left, but I decided not to use it because of an elf external dwelling, which was a mistake... The respawn had no money or resources; I spent almost the entire week running with four heroes((( On the other hand, gloves and boots for Kyrr were found at the respawn, another elf external dwelling, and cons 2-4 (by the way, I never managed to take it in this game). In the first week, horses appeared in the fort with all resources changing at very unfavorable prices((( The actual match only started on the second week, albeit with difficulty, as the money situation was a total sh... On 122, I took clues for 8 ducks under the Castle, then a naga-bank with 20 nagas, then upgraded the horses and headed toward the computer. The computer died quickly and easily, then I went to the center, spotted an angel external dwelling near the castle village, a couple of hives, and a cloak for +2 speed. By 127, all of this had been taken. Also on the second week, a "loshek" with artifacts for growth (except for the head and belly) was placed in the home town. On the third week, the second center and my own corner were slightly cleared, including taking the Dragon Utopia. I also took the Dragon Utopia on the way to the purple player, as well as the purple and turquoise cities. At the start of the fourth week, with growth, I headed toward the opponent; army strength and stats were higher. The opponent decided not to fight me. I killed part of his army and seized his main town with built-up angels. Then I split the army. The larger part went with Kyrr to further seize the opponent's cities, while a smaller part, 60 grands etc., went with "loshek" to continue clearing centers for boxes, cons, and all that... On 146, the opponent surrendered due to a lack of prospects in the game. Thanks to Peterius for an exciting game and good luck to him in the Tournaments!

Having a very decent start, I managed to lose it myself. Twice I chose the wrong direction, got carried away with the economy, and in the end, I had to pick at Dragon Utopias in the corner of the map where nothing for control was given. Money ran out, main heroes without logistics, Kyrr shows 4k mp, there was nothing left to pull from.

Thanks for the game!
Хаос - это порядок, которым сложнее управлять.

icq: 407907277
skype: piterius_i

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Unfortunately, the opponent disconnected.
Thank you for the game.
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Оплот / Rampart Faction Оплот / Rampart
Кайри / Kyrre Start Hero Кайри / Kyrre
Кайри / Kyrre Main Hero Кайри / Kyrre
Победа / Def Победа / Def
Подземелье / Dungeon Faction Подземелье / Dungeon
Шакти / Shakti Start Hero Шакти / Shakti
Шакти / Shakti Main Hero Шакти / Shakti
Map Template
8xm12a
Game Length
115 days
Game Date
3/30/2015
Reported
3/30/2015 12:23 AM
Rating Impact Archived
Sevan_80 1252 1275 +23 ↑
Vatya 1471 1448 -23 ↓
Rated Sep 28, 2022

Accepted by opponent on 3/30/2015 12:24 AM

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Unfortunately, my opponent forfeited.
Thanks for the game.
That happens...
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I'm starting to enjoy it. Mullich arrived at the tavern, started getting land, attack, defense, and logistics. A stable near the town, no hidden resources, a small garrison with a growth spell, not much money, took a fire sword, and the horses are in Fortress on the first level. On the second level, two of my heroes arrived, I found a hidden resource with horses at the crossroads, a shield +1, a red chainmail, and unexpectedly, an opponent appears on the map with an army, kills my left hero, and steals a bee hive. But he didn't manage to escape far; Mullich catches up to him, and with the slow spell, the opponent had no chance.
Thank you for the game.
Thank you for the game!

"Это нам идеально подходит!" [Новосибирск, 2013]
"Красавчик! Если только не читер.." [Киев, 2014]
"Это Вам не шутки - нажрался Dust в маршрутке" [Новокузнецк, 2015]
Сам ты фиш (с) :D
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Had hard week1,lost all archers and centaurs vs vampires.Managed to build unicorns and citadel week1.In week2 and week3,cleaned several hives,took stronghold village,scouted tope nearby.Also,meanwhile found dd scroll and started to build up mage guild in rampart town.On 141 took 1st tope,but nothing special got from there.On 142 build mage guild level 5 and scouted 2nd tope which I took day later and got blue hat from there.Later I visited few stats booster buildings and took fortress CPU town and upgraded 50+ wyverns into monarchs and went for opponent since that moment.Didnt get view air in any of 5 mage guilds but at the end I managed to take his starting town and caught his army on support hero on 216.Opponent was lacking few seconds on timer to transfer his army to main hero,and he gave up after that.Thx for game.
Used all restarts, ended up with a poor distribution, no caches, small starting army, 2 exits from the home respawn, both into the desert, there were 2 cans, took several crypts, split an already tiny army, fought only with magic, couldn't capture the CPU, and as a result of the whole week - wiped in max crypt and a dilemma: place psychos at home or buy out Tanta with +4 knowledge ASP, chose Tanta. Then didn't creep, captured CPU Necromancer, on the 3rd somewhere with ~400 skeletons entered a max can, got out with difficulty, losing all skeletons, immediately captured another three-stack, then didn't creep again, leveled Moner with angels, but several gross errors and morale led to the loss of 3 angels, found many Necromancer caches, took 2 Dragon Utopia, had good stats and magic, but lacked a few seconds on the timer to bring the army to Tanta, thx for game.
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Finished a while ago. I overwhelmed him with handcuffs and a stack of ducks and angels, while he spent almost the entire game hanging around his base. Thanks.
Battle Report Accepted
Цитадель / Stronghold Faction Цитадель / Stronghold
Крег Хак / Crag Hack Start Hero Крег Хак / Crag Hack
Гуннар / Gunnar Main Hero Гуннар / Gunnar
Победа / Def Победа / Def
Инферно / Inferno Faction Инферно / Inferno
Фиона / Fiona Start Hero Фиона / Fiona
Сэр Мюллих / Sir Mullich Main Hero Сэр Мюллих / Sir Mullich
Map Template
8xm12a
Game Length
135 days
Game Date
3/4/2015
Reported
3/30/2015 5:56 PM
Rating Impact Archived
Sevensan 1908 1913 +5 ↑
Sanin 1643 1638 -5 ↓
Rated Sep 28, 2022

Accepted by opponent on 3/31/2015 6:16 AM

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The distribution wasn't great; there were no Necropolises, and the ranged units were in 3 separate locations, which was tolerable. There was a path to the crossroads, but everything beyond that was blocked. I had 11 towns and 15,000 gold, but I decided not to build a castle, which was the right decision because even with 121, I didn't have enough to buy anything. I had to go for a one-way route. I didn't have any skills, but I had 3-4 conscripts with stats of 4-5 and no decent magic, so I decided not to risk it. In the end, on day 131, I found another conscript, 2-4, and left with 24 grams and 3 angels. But I didn't have enough money for a proper defense.
Then Crag showed up with 6 angels, or rather, I was led to him – you can't escape fate. I gave him the captured Necropolis with 2,000 income – it was his second town. I'm leveling up with a stolen Meteor Scroll, and on day 134, I find the first Hive. My skills are all Knight-related: Pathfinder, Training, and Wisdom. I was offered water several times, but with a ban on the Academy, no thanks.
Then I went back and took the old conscript on day 142, +3 angels, found a +5 shield, and linked it to the 2 conscripts and the scouts I found, but it wasn't serious. With stats of 6/10 against 30/20 and control, they found and killed me.
Thanks for your time.
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Башня / Tower Faction Башня / Tower
Нила / Neela Start Hero Нила / Neela
Мефала / Mephala Main Hero Мефала / Mephala
Поражение / Lose Поражение / Lose
Цитадель / Stronghold Faction Цитадель / Stronghold
Крег Хак / Crag Hack Start Hero Крег Хак / Crag Hack
Крег Хак / Crag Hack Main Hero Крег Хак / Crag Hack
Map Template
6lm10a
Game Length
143 days
Game Date
3/30/2015
Reported
3/30/2015 7:11 PM
Rating Impact Archived
zoog 1400 1393 -7 ↓
bubuch 1619 1626 +7 ↑
Rated Sep 28, 2022

Accepted by opponent on 3/30/2015 7:26 PM

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