2001 Players Tourney

[cavebear]

Originally posted by drake
Yeah I agree breaking the field into divisions would be a good idea. Almost all tourneys are set up in that manner. It allows the players a chance to choose their level of challenge. While the trophy will only go to the "elite" class winner, the equivalent of a silver and bronze prize could be awarded to winners in the Intermediate and Novice divisions.....

I think its a good idea, but it might complicate things too much. I can't say.

Of course if no one wants to admit that they belong in novice or intermediate (like Sneak and certainly I), theres no reason to break the field into classes..........

I appreciate the idea, and I like the thought behind it. However, this is a "Best" tourney. What you suggest is beyond my desire and ability to manage.

I think it should be suggested to Apolyton, though...

[cavebear]

Berserker, I'm looking at your list carefully. There are some good suggestions. Thanks.

[deity]

Go the Bear!

he he

He'd be difficult to live with, eh?
Lives in a cave, all on his own......

[SlowwHand]

Make it real interesting.
No Wonders, or 1 Wonder, or no Happiness Wonders.

[SlowwHand]

DP, sorry

[cavebear]

Berserker -

I don't know, that's a lot of names... I think I am going to have to reduce them a bit. There are 69 names on my list now, with those. I guess I'll have to set up a poll. I had envisioned the top active 20-24 or so players.

[Kuja]

so what are the settings for this tourney? i'm with eyes, if this is going to be one of those 1x1x, deity, large ass boards, count me out. if not, i'll consider it

[Deity Dude]

Originally posted by cavebear
Berserker -

I don't know, that's a lot of names... I think I am going to have to reduce them a bit. There are 69 names on my list now, with those. I guess I'll have to set up a poll. I had envisioned the top active 20-24 or so players.

This is just a suggestion so dont everyone shoot me but with 64 players you could do this reasonably quick under the following format

A) Play under a bracket system where every player is placed in 1 of 16 first round games.

B) 4 players in each game with the winner and 2nd place finisher advancing (except the championship game where the winner is champion) Thus, there would be 16 first round games in which half the players would be eliminated. Then 8 second round games and so on leading eventually to a championship game

C) Assign players at random or some other method (perhaps each first round game would have a top 16 player, a 17-32 player and 2 other players totalling 64 for the first round. Seeding/Ranking could be based on some sort of poll or whatever. This would stop top players from eliminating themselves early.)

D) If there is a debate about settings each round could have predetermined settings which differ by round - or if a consensus on settings can be reached use the same settings each round.

Benefits - It would allow for 64 players - even more if you wanted to spread extras thru the first round (i.e. some first round games could have a top 16 player, a 17-32 player and 3 unranked players) yet the tourney would be done in 5 rounds. This would lessen the time commitment (noone would have to play more than five games and that would only be the final four contestants, in fact half the players would only play one) In addition, it is my understanding that under the other system you earned points for your final standing which could lead to players knowing they don't have a chance of winning yet still being committed to playing games. (If I am wrong about this statement I apologize because I didn't play last year. Its just what I've interpreted from what I've read) In this method you either have a chance of winning or you don't have to play anymore.

[SuperSneak]

CB--another good timezone link...this one has separate maps for all world continents with very simple, colored time zones.
For a technoboob like myself, this is very clear and easy to follow.
And, frighteningly enough, it is Australian in origin!

http://www.koalanet.com.au/world-time-zones.html

[Robert]

some time ago

Some time ago I used to play civ2 mp game a lot,
but I guess most of you (all ) have forgotten about that.

BUT I would like it to rejoin the mp sociaty again,
pherhaps someone wants to nominate me to participate in this tourney ?
Of course you guys run the risk to be beaten in that case

CyberShy

[Berzerker]

I nominate Kuja and Cybershy.

Cavebear, not all those people on your list will want to play. Can we try asking people to throw their hats in the ring and see how many want to play before you start knocking people of the list?

[Kuja]

again, before i commit to playing in anything, i need to know the settings, etc. of this tournament. i'm really not in the mood for 1x1x, deity, games last 2 months kinda thing...

[SuperSneak]

Say it isn't so!

Oh, gee, maybe we can entice you with a nice Merlot and a light romantic comedy?

[SmartFart]

Re: some time ago

Originally posted by CyberShy
Some time ago I used to play civ2 mp game a lot,
but I guess most of you (all ) have forgotten about that.

Hi Robert. Long time no see. Cavebear,please put this guy on the list.
I haven't seen you online perhaps a year or something. Did you changed your ICQ#?
If you haven't played all this time you'll be surprised how many new tricks and strategies are developed.
See you in the tourney.

SF

Kuja...what are you talking about? Deity x1x1 games takes no longer than 3-4 sessions. Duels are done in one or two. Have you ever actually played such a game? I think not.

[Eyes_Of_Night]

I have and I would rather gouge my eyes out than sit there and do nothing for hours on end. Although I guess to you Apolytoners that's the "real game". I think that setting is borne of a low intelligence level. I can't think of any other reason why someone might want to play it.