3rd Apolyton C3C Multiplayer Tournament

[MarkG]

3rd Apolyton C3C Multiplayer Tournament
Round I		Round II		Round III		Final	Winner
Game 1	Keygen (info)	Game 9	-(G1)-	Game 13	-(G9)-	Game 15 -(G13)- vs -(G14)-	---
	MarkG (info)
Game 2	jeff76 (info)		-(G2)-
	McMeadows (info)
Game 3	statusperfect (info)	Game 10	-(G3)-		-(G10)-
	HodJay (info)
Game 4	Edgar Newt (info)		-(G4)-
	Sparta (info)
Game 5	Arnelos (info)	Game 11	-(G5)-	Game 14	-(G11)-
	Shogun Gunner (info)
Game 6	MotownDennis (info)		-(G6)-
	Beta (info)
Game 7 (After Action Report)	Swissy (info)	Game 12	Swissy		-(G12)-
	notyoueither (info)
Game 8	jpotter (info)		-(G8)-
	WhiteBandit (info)

Rules:
1) Rounds last 6 days: Round I ends on Dec 28 2003, 00:00 Apolyton Time(AT), Round II on Jan 3 2004, 00:00 AT and Round III on Jan 9 2004, 00:00 AT and the Final on Jan 15 2004, 00:00 AT
2) The two opponents must arrange and complete their game within this time period. The arrangment must be announced on this thread
3) More time can be given if the game has begun. Players should notify MarkG (use only this link to mail me, thanks)
4) Games are recommended to be set on Tiny Pangea maps with 2 AI's. If the two opponents of each game can reach an agreement on different settings and promise not to complain about the outcome they are free to do so
5) Tournament Type must be selected on all occasions
6) Game results should be posted here by both players, as well as mailed to MarkG
7) A minimum of 30 turns of "initial peace" (during which the opponents dont attack each other) must be arranged by the opponents
8) In case of a dispute, saved games must be provided
9) There is no Rule #9
10) Have fun!

[Wittlich]

Ok, with the first Beta patch being released....Prior to the begininng of the Third Tourney, do we all upgrade to the latest (Beta) patch or not?

[Shogun Gunner]

Wittlich, we have the same question in tourney two. It might be an issue if its done in some games, but not others.

I have the unfortunate situation of being in two PBEM games, tourney 2 and tourney 3 concurrently.

[Wittlich]

Well, I'm in a butt-load of PBEM games and now starting Tourney 3...but your point is well taken Shogun.

Any advise Markos?

[MarkG]

using or not using the patch will be an issue agreed before the game by each pair of opponents

[Arnelos]

Could we create some leeway regarding tournament times for the Christmas Eve and Christmas holidays?

Thanks.

[Wittlich]

Ya know Arnelos, I concur!

[Wittlich]

Originally posted by MarkG
using or not using the patch will be an issue agreed before the game by each pair of opponents

This REALLY isn't an answer.

Take for instance my first match: We agree to use the patch. Fine.

My second round: My opponent refuses to use the patch....now where are we at?!?

If this is an Apolyton Tourney, then rules need ... nay, MUST be set up.

If we are going to participate in a "tourney" and the use of a game's patch is left up to the individuals with the controlling body (ie Apolyton) not caring one way or the other.....well fine.

If this is the case, remove myself from this "per se" Tourney. If Apolyton can't worry about the small stuff, than neither can I.

Everyone else, enjoy yourselves and Happy Holidays!!

[MotownDennis]

I agree. We should just all use the patch. It's been released; why wouldn't we use it?

[Shogun Gunner]

Originally posted by Wittlich

If this is an Apolyton Tourney, then rules need ... nay, MUST be set up.

I like the use of "nay"

Here's my version.

Thou shalt go henceforth and employ said patch...o'er, and o'er again. If thy digress, perchance fail in thy endeavor, thou wilt be cast out of this, the nobelest of tourneys. So remain strong, my brother, remain true to the path of the patch. It is your holy grail.

[notyoueither]

I concede to Swissy. During play last night he successfully fended off my attacks after another close start. I came up with what I felt is an original solution to a losing position, but... I don't think I will make him play it out. Also, I will not be able to continue until after Christmas. That is time that could be used for round 2.

AAR and novel approach to war mongering gone bad can be found here:

http://www.apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=104811

PS. I think that MP rules might mention something about my tactic. I did it because I try to never say die, and there was very little else I thought I could do at that point. I was also interested to see just how many units I could get going. However, It is an abuse of the game mechanics. I think.

[MarkG]

If we are going to participate in a "tourney" and the use of a game's patch is left up to the individuals with the controlling body (ie Apolyton) not caring one way or the other.....well fine.

i thought i'd give you guys more flexibility in playing and enjoying yourselves, especially as the patch has just gone public and noone had tested it. i dont know how you got the feeling that i dont care about you. i really do deeply care about everyone in this "tourney"

let me know if you still have a problem with this. merry xmas

[Wittlich]

I have installed the Beta patch....but given that we don't know if there will be issues with one person using the patch and the other not...I believe I will be sitting this tourney out.

Markos, since jpotter asked to join the tourney, can you replace me with him? Thanks.

[notyoueither]

Jesse explained how to be able to switch between patched and unpatched. It is very easy to do.

http://www.apolyton.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=104784

[WhiteBandit]

/me waits in limbo.

I want something to kill! Or... try to at least...