I actually wanted to try a similar idea a long time ago: it would be a series of interconnected Battlezones, but each match would be determined entirely by the two people entering it. So, for example, Smurph and leo would agree to rules and conditions, find judges, etc. and maybe Jinzin and I would do the same. Then the winners would face off with their own unique match conditions. There would be no continuity between matches other than the participants themselves.
I figured that if each was a standalone thing, there would be no timetable to the "tourney" and therefore no down time. Just a lot of really fun matches.
That'd be absolutely sick, no lie. Given some proper dedication, patience and whatnot- it wouldn't even need a necessary tournament structure of advancing winners and so on, just a good amount of population flow and somebody to keep record....
So basically what the Battlezone was going to be. Just with proper structure.
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On a separate note, I love that Digi keeps capitalizing Smurph but not leo. Clearly indicating that he did in fact read that tourney match, and knows that I should have won, but has to be subtle about it.
It's all symbolism, guys.
Or that leo's name isn't capitalized in his user name and yours is. Or maybe you're just awesome.
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'sides, I haven't even read your match yet other than a cursory glance at your writeups. One thing at a time, and I have PG next week and then Blair. More than enough to keep me busy.
But with my idea (which I'm glad you like, btw) I would hesitate to just "keep score" instead of eliminating people. With at least a discernible goal and end to the tournament, I think it would provide more incentive to join and complete matches in a timely manner. I would also love to see "themed" matches in it. Like Mungi with Alpha Flight members vs. Pr with X-Men members. I may still try to make it happen someday. But I'm in no hurry.
In terms of tournament types, High Meta's have my vote. You can always get someone beneficial from that level all the way to low meta, which adds to the versatility.
Also, Ive always considered drafts to be my favorite part of any tournament. Im pretty sure I hate the tedious work of putting together reponses and OPs. Usually why my opening post is so long, so I dont have to bother with much else afterwards. Oh well.
If only there was some way to have just a "drafting competition." You draft a team of characters, give an overview of your general idea(s) in using them (the team) and judges vote on who had best idea, most likely to win, most creative etc etc. Shortest tournament ever!
Originally posted by Blair Wind
In terms of tournament types, High Meta's have my vote. You can always get someone beneficial from that level all the way to low meta, which adds to the versatility.
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Originally posted by Blair Wind
Also, Ive always considered drafts to be my favorite part of any tournament. Im pretty sure I hate the tedious work of putting together reponses and OPs. Usually why my opening post is so long, so I dont have to bother with much else afterwards. Oh well.
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Originally posted by Blair Wind
If only there was some way to have just a "drafting competition." You draft a team of characters, give an overview of your general idea(s) in using them (the team) and judges vote on who had best idea, most likely to win, most creative etc etc. Shortest tournament ever!
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I have an idea of a tourney type I might host:
basically instead of having two teams face each other, I'm going to pick a set of enemies that EVERY team will attempt to take down
the judges judge based on who does a better job of taking down the enemies
there will basically be a one post tourney where every team just sends one post
we might have a elimination, so the team with least points get eliminated
then the surviving teams get their next assignment...and so on
Originally posted by Original Smurph
Digi ...... has to be subtle about it.
have you met digi . . .? 😕
some cool BZ matches would be fun, whether a score is kept or not. the BZ really hasn't been used properly since it was opened. eny and smurph had a fun match, but really there have only been a couple others (PG and cdb had an entertaining match a while back as well).
be fun to get the BZ buzzing a little and get some new faces in on things.
Originally posted by Starscream M
I have an idea of a tourney type I might host:basically instead of having two teams face each other, I'm going to pick a set of enemies that EVERY team will attempt to take down
the judges judge based on who does a better job of taking down the enemies
there will basically be a one post tourney where every team just sends one post
we might have a elimination, so the team with least points get eliminated
then the surviving teams get their next assignment...and so on
Not as much fun, imo. You're not facing someone then....just indirectly. There would be less give and take between participants. I like golf, for example, but it's more satisfying to reject someone's dunk attempt.
Originally posted by Digi👆
Or maybe you're just awesome.
Originally posted by Starscream MI dislike the "one post tourney" bit, because there still needs to be an option to disprove your opponent. Otherwise teams will just BS their way to victory, and it will come down to whoever can make their plan sound more grandiose and yet believable.
I have an idea of a tourney type I might host:basically instead of having two teams face each other, I'm going to pick a set of enemies that EVERY team will attempt to take down
the judges judge based on who does a better job of taking down the enemies
there will basically be a one post tourney where every team just sends one post
we might have a elimination, so the team with least points get eliminated
then the surviving teams get their next assignment...and so on
Though if you gave an option to disprove, now we'd have to disprove from the perspective of characters that you've chosen, not us, which will come down to the same idea as normal tourney matches, just more awkward and weird.
So, not for me.
Originally posted by leonidasYeah. I still intend to rematch Eny at some point.
have you met digi . . .? 😕some cool BZ matches would be fun, whether a score is kept or not. the BZ really hasn't been used properly since it was opened. eny and smurph had a fun match, but really there have only been a couple others (PG and cdb had an entertaining match a while back as well).
be fun to get the BZ buzzing a little and get some new faces in on things.
I also had a pretty good BZ match with Akuki back when he was around...
Originally posted by Digi
Not as much fun, imo. You're not facing someone then....just indirectly. There would be less give and take between participants. I like golf, for example, but it's more satisfying to reject someone's dunk attempt.
Originally posted by Original Smurph
👆 I dislike the "one post tourney" bit, because there still needs to be an option to disprove your opponent. Otherwise teams will just BS their way to victory, and it will come down to whoever can make their plan sound more grandiose and yet believable.
thanks for the feedback. I will rethink my ideas.
Originally posted by Original Smurph^ i propose you keep it low level, limited power sets allow more creativity and highlight initial planning.
So, not for me. Yeah. I still intend to rematch Eny at some point.I also had a pretty good BZ match with Akuki back when he was around...
yes, you need to get eny back for the BB/MM match.
First week is over:
Group A:
Smurph: 1-0
Charlotte: 0-0
Omega: 0-1
Group B:
Gundam: 1-0
Digi: 0-0
Blair: 0-1
Minor upset with PG over Blair, and an expected if hard-fought win for Smurph. PG (gundam) has the most unique strat in the tourney so far, and it will be interesting to see if he can ride it indefinitely or if it will hit a wall at some point.
Top two from each group will move on to the semis, with the #1 seeds playing the #2 seeds from the opposite bracket.
Originally posted by leonidas
after completion of the final matches, a redraft period beginning at 9am EST on saturday and ending at 5pm EST sunday will take place. redraft will be first-come-first-serve, and there is no limit to how many characters you can drop.x-over match will begin as usual on the following tuesday but will be extended from fri midnight, to sat midnight and post limit is 10.
second place in pool a goes against first place in pool b and vice versa.
Posting this so that it's two places, and doesn't get buried in the main thread.