Start of a new v3 anniversary tourney?

Deltium

I would be keen to play if we can default to PBEM. I just don't have the time anymore these days (with kids) to play 5 hours straight. To keep the games moving at a fast pace, we could set a rule to make one turn per day. Most games in the ToC series have finished well within 30 days, typically 3-4 weeks max. We could set a hard deadline for arbitration to determine the winner, after say 4 weeks. Just my 2 cents. Cheers, Deltium

prastle

We can put to vote when we have 8. Np Deltium. Not a fan of pbem myself but if I have to I will np. I don't think its fair that some interested peeps should be excluded if they are short on time. Maybe 1 hr matches could be arranged in lobby at times? Just a thought. There is not a strict time frame on this one that has been discussed yet. Im sure they will all be obliging.

Raville

@prastle if a ladder you tell me, pls
Ready for tournament, you tell me when to start and a pleasure to game you all.

prastle

@Raville ladder rules just a tourney

Navalland

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prastle

The bracket has been created here. We need 1 or 2 more to start. Or should we wait for 16 players?

http://challonge.com/v341ToC3

I will use the random seed once we have 8 or 16 players

Rules Are as follows (still open for discussion)

V3 41 Low Luck, No Tech, Allies get a 13 bid, No Kamikaze, Total Victory
Each match up requires 2 games minimum with each player playing the axis and the allies.
Should a tie breaker be required then they shall bid for the allies for the third match
Standard ladder rules apply

Raville

@prastle I think tournament need to be gaming both sides: Axis and Allies, so it can be balanced for gamers; also we need to be at least 8 gamers for that, thanks and Greetings.

prastle

@Raville it is

the bid is for third game if a tie after each play allies and axis

Navalland

is bombing germany with 6 bombers really legal? 18 average damage to Germany per round and German average product power would be under 30. It is devastating. Am I right?

Deltium

Hi All - just curious if we can use the usual bidding system to assess whether to play the Axis or Allies? Playing 2, or potentially 3 games with a given opponent may take a long time. All other AA 50 tournaments are single-elimination, and the bidding system ensures that the bid is fair between both players. Just a suggestion, but happy to follow consensus if there is a view otherwise. Cheers, Delitum

prastle

@Deltium I am fine with that as well but I am expecting this tourney to take awhile, no rush. Thus it would be nice to make all players play both sides. I am OK with the consensus either way.

Blasherke

I can only PBEM, but if that's ok you can count me in...

prastle

@Blasherke I have spoken with many of the players and many of them feel that they dislike pbem. My suggestion is pbem is allowed if both players agree but live play in lobby is default. Also I am certain they would be willing to schedule by chat here ( old private messaging ) or email an hr here or an hr there of live play. There is no strict time frame on this tourney. Not a lot of us left that play AA 50.

riverrat

I'm in please

Deltium

Let's take a vote on PBEM vs. live. The problem with live play for many people, is that I just can't commit to playing for 3+ hours at a time. I am fine with making a move at least 1x or 2x a day (e.g. morning and night), and it would be a good idea to get everybody up to speed on how to play PBEM, since all tournaments are held this way, both historically at TripleA and at other websites like AAMC and DAAK. The reason for this is because it is hard enough to get even 8 or ideally 16 people into a tournament these days, and you usually have the best shot if you structure it as PBEM.

I'd like to make a plug for PBEM anyway. It's quite easy, and all you have to do is register on the Marti dice server and get all of the dice rolls to you each and every turn. The software is very well integrated to be able to automatically send files back and forth.

Well, that's my 2 cents!

prastle

@Deltium I will do pbem even tho I hate. I dont want to lose players Sadly i cant vote for the rest just what they have said.

Blasherke

@prastle Ok I understand, no problem. Regarding your statement about less interest in AA50, may I ask what game version is hot nowadays in the lobby?

Greetings,

B.

Blasherke

@prastle Never tried it, but maybe "play-by-forum" is a go-between option?

prastle

@Blasherke its same as per always a lot of revised and nwo rest a mix and a
lot of global

Deltium

Hi All - I thought that it might be helpful to explain how PBEM works, because in my personal experience, a lot of people like to play live, but they may have a perception that PBEM is too difficult, or don't know how to do it. So, here's an easy to follow guide !!

The process to play PBEM is very simple. First, you just need to register on the Marti dice server. This will allow you to get the dice rolls for each and every round of battle. The link is here:

http://dice.tripleawarclub.org/

Next, the process is the following. Your opponent will make his normal moves, and any results from the dice will come to you basically real-time. Your opponent will then save the game file (or the program has an automatic option as well), and send you an email with the newly updated game file.

Once received, you simply follow the same steps:

download the file that your opponent sends to you in an easy to find folder
start TripleA software
click "open saved game"
click on the file and then click "open"
then, click on "start PBEM"
then, click on "play"

After that, you just make your moves, and then save the file and send it back to your opponent in an email !

Very simple, once you get the hang of it !!

If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know, and I am happy to play a few sample moves with you by PBEM if you need assistance. My email = 5683deltium@gmail.com

Cheers, Deltium