Hello! It's time for: The II Eastern Hemisphere Gaia Tournament
'I won't win this game ?! Hold my beer, bro!' Unknown player
Last time it took around six month, and we called it 'Euro Cup' because all the players lived in Europe. Maybe now it will be the EurAsia Cup?
If you really understand the Gaia Project and live somewhere between Japan and Portugal - you can join.
But... please notice: our international Tournament will last from 6 to even 12 months!!! Are you ready for something like this?
We don't need bidding, rotation or any of the alternative variants. Because the rules are extremely fair:
Each player MUST play once using a faction chosen by himself and by other players: 4 games on the same map, with the same seed, using the same factions. This system means that no one is the player who got the only "strongest" or "weakest" faction.
We use 'auction' just as a tool. 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.
you won 2 games but didn't come out of the group? It is possible. This tournament is all about the sum of the points from 4 games
how it works exactly? You have to check the rules of previous Tournament! Link: https://forum.boardgamers.space/topic/157/the-i-eastern-hemisphere-gaia-tournament-unofficial
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 70 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: 5:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. (Seoul)
You are welcome to join fast turn-based games, each should take max two or three weeks, not more, I hope! The timer will run during these hours (see above!) Time per player per game: 3 days Additional time per move: 2 hours What does it mean? In practice each game between 7 and even 21 days.
START: 2021, when we complete crew of minimum 8, or 12, or maximum 16 players.
END: 2022, when the top 4 players from the qualifying groups complete the fourth game in the final group. With 16 starting players, this means a maximum of 12 games for 1 player (if it comes to the final)
From each qualifying group, the two players with the most points (total points from 4 games) advance to the semi-finals.
from 2 groups in the semi-final after four matches, analogically: the best 2 players move on, i.e. to the final group, in which they play 4 matches.
always a new group (4 games) counts points from zero.
we can also start as only 8 players. Then the maximum number of games is 8 (like in the First Tournament)
FAQ
What if I submit my participation but for many weeks we will not complete 8 players to start?
8 players is the minimum and enough to run it. 12 is a good amount. 16 is the best amount and the maximum.
That's why I'm asking players to send me an e-mail. Then I can inform them about a possible start and ask if they are still willing. You don't want to provide an email? no problem. But in that case, check the forum here from time to time, keep in touch!
Can the timer be longer? for example: 1 day per move?
It's not a good idea. Each game should take a maximum of 2 or 3 weeks. If one game takes 4 or 5 weeks, then we have a serious problem.
What if I want to drop the tournament in progress?
If you think about it, you shouldn't join at all. We don't need dishonorable players.
However... It should be just fun, not a sad obligation! If you really have to quit, then please - though finish the current game. After that someone will replace you as 'backup player'.
I'm divorcing my fourth wife and marrying the fifth, is it possible to pause a game for 1-2 days in an ongoing game?
Sure, just inform other players about your absence.
Ok, guy, How to join?
Well. Write here, or send me email: ariallito@gmail.com Thank you for your attention!
