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The I Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament [unofficial]

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ariallito

Welcome to the First Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament (unofficial)  - fast turn-based games (each game for maximum one or two weeks) including time zones from Portugal to Korea.

Let's try to do it!

The tournament is unofficial - it's just fun! It's a small Cup! - because it has to run well.  We need a minimum 8 players (two groups), or... 16 (four groups).

The system I offer here has already been tested on this website and has proven to be successful: it eliminates auctions and at the same time no player is the only one to get the "worse" faction.

Apart from the desire to have fun we need discipline. If you want to play with us and if you meet the following criteria:

  • your 'karma' is over 80 and you don't give up games!!!

  •  you don't ignore the chat and communication

  • you prefer only fast turn-based games (minimum 5-10 moves per day) in the hours: 7:00 - 15:00 o'clock (Lisbon - London time zone) 8:00 - 16:00 (Madrit - Warsaw) 9:00 - 17:00 (Kiev) 10:00 - 18:00 (Moscow) or you're from Korea and play in the evenings: 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. (Seoul)

You are welcome to join fast turn-based games, each should take max one or two weeks, not more, I hope! The timer will run during these hours (see above!) Time per player per game: 1 day  Additional time per move: 2 hours Or: 3 days + 1 hour (please vote, comment) What does it mean? In practice each game between 2 and even 14 days.

How many games do you need to play? Four. And if you get to the final, the next four.

TOURNAMENT RULES: 

  • If there are 8 players - we choose randomly the composition of each of the two groups (4 players) or we choose based on elo.

  • in each group one player is a guardian (starts a new game and takes care of communication)

  • After the start of the first game - everyone chooses the faction they want to play. Then, during the auction, he chooses his faction again (bid 0)

  • After the start of the second game WITH THE SAME MAP & SEED (settings: 'custom seed', no rotation) : Player 1 - must choose the same faction that has already been chosen by player number 1 (in the previous game) Player 2 - must choose the same faction that has already been chosen by player number 2 (in the previous game) Player 3 - etc. Player 4 - etc. Then the players choose (bid 0) a faction they haven't played yet.

This means that each player will play 4 times on the exact same map (the same seed) in turn with each of the 4 factions (selected in the first game).

Each group has its own seed. After four games we sum up the points. The top two players from each of the two groups advance to the final

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ariallito

As the platform only offers a random order of players - we need auctions to manage the correct order of players. 

How does it work? EXAMPLE:

In the first group, they met and chose the factions they would like to play:

  1. GAME 1 Tom - player 1 - Gleens (bid 0) Daniel - player 2 - Firaks (bid 0) Slawek - player 3 - Lantids (bid 0) Robert - player 4 - Ivits (bid 0)

from now on, each of the four games have the same faction order! P 1 - Gleens    P 2 - Firaks  P 3 - Lantids  P 4 - Ivits      They finished the first game after a few days with the results: Tom 100 vp, Daniel 120, Slawek 140, Robert 160 vp

Next one of them has to start a new game using the same settings (timer, unlisted, etc...) entering the same seed (!!!), send it to the other three players (we need to exchange e-mails! or communications here using private messages). All four should join to the second match (of the four games)

random players order, for example: 2. GAME 2 Tom (he is again first) - player 1 Robert - player 2  Slawek (he is again third)  - player 3  Daniel - player 4

In this case:  player 1 - Gleens (Tom MUST choose Gleens again) player 2 - Firaks (Robert MUST choose Firaks) player 3 - Lantids (Slawek MUST choose Lantids again) player 4 - Ivits (Daniel MUST choose Ivits)

Of course Tom and Slawek can't play one more time using the same factions. They must choose - using bidding "0" - another faction!

Finally GAME 2 is, for example: P 1 - Gleens - Daniel (bid 0) P 2 - Firaks - Slawek (bid 0) P 3 - Lantids - Robert (bid 0) P 4 - Ivits - Tom (bid 0)

VP of the second game: Tom 200, Daniel 120, Slawek 140, Robert 120 vp

Total points after 2 matches: Tom - 300 vp (100 + 200) Daniel - 240 vp (120 + 120) Slawek - 280 vp (140 + 140) Robert - 280 vp (160 + 120)

Who wins in the group? The two players with the highest total points after four games.

They go to the final (2 best players from each group). In the second phase, the points count from zero again. Whoever scores the most points in the final wins the tournament.

ariallito
Replying to a message· PodonokMax

@PodonokMax

Auction in every game, but always with zero. Each game each player has no negative points (bid 0). But the 'auction' must remain in order for each of the 4 games to copy the order of the factions selected in the first game.

Additionally:

  • you can be inactive in the game, for example all day. The game will not be lost (the above timer allows it). But just 2 days of total inactivity will eliminate player from the game. If timer is too short: We can set: a timer of 3 days per player, which will allow for longer pauses, but also can slow down the tournament.

  • if someone will resign, drop out one game (because of legendary misclick or anything) he abandons the whole tournament, it will be a great pity! And disrespect for the other players. In this case, he will be included in the 'game tabel' as the one who quit the game. The other 3 players will have to finish their matches without him or find someone to replace.

ariallito
Replying to a message· PodonokMax

@PodonokMax In the example above, if you were to be again as second player: you would have to select Firaks (because: Player 2 - Firaks). But you wouldn't be able to play this faction (because you've already played Firaks), you would have to bid (only for zero) to choose another faction that you haven't played yet.

'Can I choose firaks for decline his points on 2nd game?' No. We play without losing points.

'what will happen on 4th game? Nobody can use auction?' Everyone must use auction (bidding for 0), only for copy the correct factions order.

ariallito
Replying to a message· PodonokMax

@PodonokMax

As you want. We need just a 8 players to start (as two groups). At this moment we have (probably) four or six players.

Game names, for example: Euro-Asia-Cup-Group-A (...) Group-B

And next:

  • Unlucky scenario: Assuming that one game will last 2 weeks max: 4 group matches will last a maximum of 2 months the whole tournament max 4 months! (I hope not, but it's possible)

  • Good scenario: If each game lasts 1 week or less, the whole tournament will last 1 or max 2 months.

That's why we need players who make a minimum of 5-10 moves per day (or more!)

ariallito

Dear Gentlemen! 

Thanks for joining! Good choice! The rules are clear? If not - just ask. 

Probably everyone lives in Europe, so the games will be named: Euro-CUP-group-A (...and group B).

After start - zero pressure - please do your move when you want. I hope minimum 4-10 moves per day, But we have a timer: 3 days per player + 1 hr (because sometimes someone needs a day of break). Each game for a maximum two weeks , I hope.

Remember - it's just fun! On the other hand - I Tournament will be difficult, because 5 of 8 players have 'elo' around 300 or over 400 ! Damn! :)

Lucasrrr was the last to join, I don't know him well (we played 2 or 3 times 2 months ago) so I am asking him to complete the line-up of both groups. So lucasrrr, below is the result of my lottery, I am asking you to complete the composition to the groups (if you do not do it - tomorrow I will ask the next person about it). Please put four of players (with the highest elo) in groups (please post below) :

PodonokMax Babbuc49 Wy lucasrrr (these four players have the highest elo)

Two to group A and two to B:

1. Euro-CUP-group-A

  • ?
  • ?
  • Mecenas
  • bardopondo

2. Euro-CUP-group-B

  • ?
  • ?
  • Pyton
  • ariallito

What next?

I will send a link to the games here (using private messages). After the first game - one of the player in group will put new link to the second game there (using chat window)

Pyton will create and share on-line table (eng.) - thanks!

Please notice - mistakes happen! If someone (starting from the second game) mistakes the order, chooses the factions incorrectly, bids for more than 0 - don't worry! but in this case the group has to create a game-table again.

Ok, we wait for the list of both groups. After that I will create game-tables and send to all.

lucasrrr

Ok, I've just distributed the remaining players randomly, is that OK?

A PodonokMax Wy Mecenas bardopondo

B Babbuc49 lucasrrr Pyton ariallito

ariallito

Congratulations & big thanks to all players of the Group A for 4 difficult games!

89 points between Bardopondo (the winner!) and Mecenas is not an enormous distance after four games, which shows how hard the fight was! There is only a 4 vp difference between PodonokMax (who won the most times in the group!) and Wy. This shows that our Tournament system is not ideal, but rules are rules.

Bardopondo and Wy are going to the final four games. Congratulations! Start in March.

I hope everyone will want to continue participating, but it's not mandatory. It's just a game! :)

ariallito

Thanks and congratulations to all players in group B. Me and Pyton fought, but the team definitely had two leaders. Applause for Babbuc49 (718 VP!) and for the winner - Lucasrrr (759 VP!).

edit: link (to the final table) I will send here (using private messages) probably today till evening.

ariallito

Hello guys! :) I hope the tournament will be finished by all! But, I see a problem with the start of the third (penultimate) game.

I have no direct contact to Mr. 'Wy'. I hope he is still interested in continuing. If not? it will be a huge pity!... But nothing is mandatory, it's just a game, not a wedding with a very ugly and bad person who can't cook well.

My suggestions in this case:

  • bardopondo please create a new (third) game (please check: seed, unlisted, auction etc . And put link in the last finished game with Wy. He should have the option to see this. Thank you

If Wy does not join in max 2-3 days (?) :

  • you guys should speak together and decide: what next. For example: if you want to finish it very quickly - you can create and play the last 3-player game, with your setting, rules. For symbolic end and the last points (to the table).

Current victory-point status: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pGesqaTuZezHwVPgw-PL4OmAolVGTGCEpSux2-MUo4s/edit#gid=1872193134

or

  • I can join the last two games (on the correct 'seed') instead of 'Wy', in this case the tournament will continue till the end. Defect of this solution is the fact that I'm very busy because of my job, so I can play badly and slowly (2-5 moves per day). I'm not a master player (the tournament showed it :) ) so you can also find someone stronger (who can help with continuing the last two games).

Friends, I'm waiting for your answer :)

ariallito

The Tournament is over! It was an amazing show for me! After 6 months of good fun (I hope) and hard competition (it's sure) I have to say:

Congratulations to all! Especially to the three masters: bardopondo, lucasrrr, Babbuc49 

Thank you guys, and thanks a lot BGS team for this great platform! ::

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ariallito

Some interesting facts ;) :: ::

bardopondo achieved the best result for factions in the group twice, for Taklons (163) and Terrans (182). He won the 'satellites' competition (16 satellites) as Ivits!

lucasrrr also achieved the highest result twice, for Itars (173) and Ivits (194)

In another game Babbuc49 won the 'satellites' competition as Taklons (21 satellites!)

In the qualifying groups:

Achieved the record points for factions in the group:

lucasrrr three times! (Geodens 185, Terrans 193 and as Taklons 210 ! - is the highest score in the entire tournament! Details: Taklon 44vp.jpg

:: Babbuc49 achieved the record points for Firaks 191, Terrans 193.

bardopondo for Itars 168, Gleens 144.

PodonokMax for Bal T'aks 156, Lantids 144, he also won 'satellites' competition as Lantids (17 satellites!)

Mecenas as Bal T'aks 156.

Wy didn't win a single game in his group, but with a very strong result of 572 VP he left the group and made it to the final. Unfortunately, he abandoned participation in the final after two games.

It took a month to complete players for the tournament. 8 people from 4 countries (Russia, Poland, Italy, the Netherlands) were playing. Players (who made it to the finals) played a total of 8 games. the tournament started on January 16 and ended on July 16.

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