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This will be the next ROOT tournament for the 2012-2013 Season. If you want to join, post here telling me that, and I will give you a matchup for next week.
Players have suggested many rule modifications in the past. This month there are no rule modifications.
Reporting games: All posts/PMs made by 3 am EST Monday night will be counted as official.
Week 6 (Final) Matchups:
RTSmaniac vs. Prof A
Drrek vs. Prof U
KoalaKing vs. Chris
jmhartz vs. Red
Mageduckey vs. tse
Final Rankings:
Player: VPs (Diff)
1. RTSmaniac (21/13)
2. Drrek (18/5) *beat Prof A head-to-head
3. Prof A (18/-1)
6. Chris (17/4)
7. jmhartz (15/-1)
4. Prof U (14/5)
5. KoalaKing (14/-3)
9. TheSelfEvident (12/10)
8. Mageduckey (10/-1)
10. Red (9/-11)
11. Guardian (5/-4) *dropped out*
12. jbeers285 (2/-2) *dropped out*
13. slugfencer (0/-5) *dropped out*
14. MKC (0/-5) *dropped out*
15.
16.
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Might as well. I'm in.
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Count me in.
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Been a while since I've participated in ROOT, we have to use hamachi again now right? I guess I'll join, if I can get it working on my computer again.
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I'll join.
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Been a while since I've participated in ROOT, we have to use hamachi again now right? I guess I'll join, if I can get it working on my computer again.
Yes.
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In.
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I'll join.
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I'll play.
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In.
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jawohl
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I'm ready. I'm ready. I'm ready.
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fts2.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DH.4947816123860489%26amp%3Bpid%3D1.7%26amp%3Bw%3D111%26amp%3Bh%3D140%26amp%3Bc%3D7%26amp%3Brs%3D1&hash=1b99ab1a3a2512a811eef0686ff3df8298f08d3a)
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New Rankings and
Match-Ups for
Week 1 Posted!
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I'm sorry I have to drop out this month. Unexpected craziness. :o
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Mageduckey won 5-0.
EDIT: I also ripped a Plot.
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Mageduckey won 5-0.
Confirmed
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I defeated Red 5-3.
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Confirm.
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May I jump in still possibly give Clift a game
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I'm sorry I have to drop out this month. Unexpected craziness. :o
We'll miss you, and I'll pray for you that the craziness all works out.
May I jump in still possibly give Clift a game
Sure. Our standard practice is that you try to get a game in with him. If you two can work it out, then you both get points. If not, I'll still assign you a game for next week :)
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I'll join if you need a game, Mark.
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That was the most epic snake game I've ever seen.
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That was the most epic snake game I've ever seen.
I totally agree. It was so good that I actually went here, (http://i.imgur.com/dAtcCfH.gif)and showed it to my class today :)
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Wait, so am I replacing Slug or what?
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Chris I could play you in a t1 and we could join and record tht score to prof if u wanted
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Chris I could play you in a t1 and we could join and record tht score to prof if u wanted
This is a tough one. The typical thing would be for the first person to join mid-week to play (in this case jbeers) the person with the bye (in this case Clift). The typical thing would be for the 2nd person (in this case Chris) to have to wait until the following week.
However, this week my opponent dropped out, so that creates an opening for Chris to play me (which I could probably do tomorrow night after 10pm EST). The only downside would be if Clift weren't able to play. That would mean that the 2nd person joining would get points for playing me, but the 1st person to join would not get any points since they wouldn't have gotten in a game.
This makes me think that it would be better to just let the two of you play each other. But the downside to that is that it sets a precedent that people can join late and simply play each other. I don't think you guys planned this ahead of time, but realistically someone could plan ahead and use that as a way to choose their first round opponent. I naturally don't want to set that precedent.
So I think that the most fair thing is to go back to the standard practice and have jbeers play Clift if they can get a game together, and have Chris wait until next week. That way if any late people joining get points it would be the 1st person to do so.
I wish things could work out differently, but I hope you all understand that I'm trying to do the most fair thing. Thankfully we'll all have games scheduled next week :)
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I Pm'd Clift a couple days ago but didn't hear anything back from him as of yet. I had not officially joined I ha asked Clift if he would play me and let me join. I guess this gives Chris the 1st option to join prior to me.
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Mark, I understand and I'll accept that if it's your final decision. I would like to point out there's not really any gain from people going into the tournament late to play each other. The only problem I could see is if two people joined with the intention of one of them winning and the loser dropping out immediately afterwards. Josiah and I are both competitive players (as I recall, we have a more-or-less even track record against each other), and as such, that's clearly not the case. I recognize that it starts to interfere with the randomness of the system on the first round, but the current system (allowing one person to join to replace a bye) does that anyway. It's not a big deal, I just don't see much of a downside to letting Josiah and I play. :)
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I recognize that it starts to interfere with the randomness of the system on the first round, but the current system (allowing one person to join to replace a bye) does that anyway.
The difference is that a person has no idea who will end up with the bye, so waiting to join late could end up matching you against the best player.
I completely agree with you that in this particular case it would work out really well. You are both top players, and I'm sure would make for a very fair game, and I suspect that you'd both stick around for the whole tournament as well. I'm not at all worried about this specific case. I just don't want a precedent that allows for the possibility that you are correct to think of where 2 people join late with 1 person planning on throwing the game and dropping out.
I guess what I could say is that late joiners can play each other, but if either of them ghosts more than 1 game in the month that the points for that 1st round game would be nullified. That would take care of that problem. I think I actually like that better, so sure how about if jbeers and Chris go ahead and play this week on that condition. Does that sound fair?
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I'm good with that. Thanks Mark. :)
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Thanks mark I appreciate that. I think we definitely operated here in the spirit of the law rather than the letter of the law.
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Dropping out.
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KoalaKing won 5-3. Pretty much only difference was he drew SoG and I didn't... :(
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Confirmed.
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I beat Josiah 5-4. Tense game; I miss how fun these ROOT games are.
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confirm in my rush to beat a mayhem my sog nj only saved one soul due to my own bone headedness lol . . great game though
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New Rankings and
Match-Ups for
Week 2 Posted!
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I beat the prof 5-1.
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I beat the prof 5-1.
Confirm.
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I beat Drrek 5-1.
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I beat Drrek 5-1.
confirm. Drawing 2 ECs in a deck that actually uses defense, and 0 speed cards will do that.
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red got me 5-4 good game
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+1
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I won 5-2 against Prof Underwood. SoG/NJ, Mayhem, Falling Away, AotL (which I didnt play) and TGT online for 2 RA in first 5 or 6 turns. I got a good hand.
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Confirmed. I wish I could've made it a better game, but RTSM played great.
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When will the 3rd week match-ups be posted?
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When will the 3rd week match-ups be posted?
Tonight :)
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I'm sorry this is probably not the right place to ask but, how do I participate in online Redemption? What program(s) do I need and how can I get started?
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I'm sorry this is probably not the right place to ask but, how do I participate in online Redemption? What program(s) do I need and how can I get started?
Follow this (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/rtsonline-play/**the-official-redemption-table-simulator-%28rts%29-user-guide-**/) and you'll be good to go :)
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Mageducky has sent you to the right place to get the programs you need. And if you'd like to join our tournament, then you have come to the right place. Just let me know and I'll add you in for a game :)
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I'm presuming that downloading all this stuff won't give me viruses. ;D
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It's spelled "Mageduckey" - that's the 2nd (or 3rd) time now that you've left out that poor little second "e". :)
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I'm presuming that downloading all this stuff won't give me viruses. ;D
I've been using them for years, and no viruses here.
It's spelled "Mageduckey" - that's the 2nd (or 3rd) time now that you've left out that poor little second "e". :)
Oops, sorry about that. At least I didn't call you Mr. Uckey like that other forum member :)
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New Rankings and
Match-Ups for
Week 3 Posted!
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It's spelled "Mageduckey" - that's the 2nd (or 3rd) time now that you've left out that poor little second "e". :)
Oops, sorry about that. At least I didn't call you Mr. Uckey like that other forum member :)
Good point. That was one of the stranger ways I've had my username changed.
However, you still left out the "e" on the initial post (with the rankings and match-ups). ::)
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Those rankings may have to be adjusted. I sent Justin a PM earlier in the week about the ROOT game, and he didn't get a chance to respond until Sunday night, when I wasn't available (nor was I available on Monday). He had alluded to possibly giving me ghost points since he hadn't been able to get to my message before Sunday, but he also noted that he forgot Monday was an option. I'll let him speak to that - no hard feelings either way. :)
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Those rankings may have to be adjusted.
1 - It sounds like you were free early in the week, and he was free late in the week. It is unfortunate that your schedules didn't line up, but that doesn't sound like overwhelming reasons to consider either of you ghosting the other person.
2 - I didn't receive any notification either here on the thread or by PM that there was any possibilities of ghost points prior to the Mon midnight PST deadline. That would also typically mean no one would be charged with ghosting.
For both of these reasons, I will leave the rankings where they are. Hopefully we'll all get our games in this week.
you still left out the "e" on the initial post (with the rankings and match-ups). ::)
I'll go change it :)
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5-3 me. I actually played defense this time and it won me a game.
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5-3 me. I actually played defense this time and it won me a game.
Confirmed on both accounts.
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Those rankings may have to be adjusted. I sent Justin a PM earlier in the week about the ROOT game, and he didn't get a chance to respond until Sunday night, when I wasn't available (nor was I available on Monday). He had alluded to possibly giving me ghost points since he hadn't been able to get to my message before Sunday, but he also noted that he forgot Monday was an option. I'll let him speak to that - no hard feelings either way. :)
Yeah that's basically what happened. I was on for a bit on Sunday and then for a bit on Monday night in case that would have worked, but my work schedule was simply too hectic early in the week. I am fine with any decision.
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I defeated jmhartz in a T2 thriller that came down to the wiriest of wires.
7-5. Very good game.
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Prof A outlasted me in an epic T2 game 7-5. Very good game.
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I won 5-4
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I won 5-4
Confirm/
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Prof U I PM'd you.
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New Rankings and
Match-Ups for
Week 4 Posted!
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I'm very sorry after the way this root started for Chris and I but personal issues have made participating in root impossible at the moment
If you don't know I posted in the prayer thread
Thanks
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I beat Red 4-5.
Praying Josiah.
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I'm very sorry after the way this root started for Chris and I but personal issues have made participating in root impossible at the moment
Wow, that is tragic, Chris (the prayer thing, not the ROOT thing). I will pray for you and your brother as well as the girlfriend and families involved. From what you shared, it seems like this guy really loved the Lord and was following God's calling in his life. Therefore we know from Romans 8:28 that God will work this all out for good.
As for ROOT, would you like me to just pull you out for the last couple weeks?
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I can fill in for matchups if you need a fill in
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I'm very sorry after the way this root started for Chris and I but personal issues have made participating in root impossible at the moment
Wow, that is tragic, Chris (the prayer thing, not the ROOT thing). I will pray for you and your brother as well as the girlfriend and families involved. From what you shared, it seems like this guy really loved the Lord and was following God's calling in his life. Therefore we know from Romans 8:28 that God will work this all out for good.
As for ROOT, would you like me to just pull you out for the last couple weeks?
Pulling me would be great I am really sorry and hope no one is offended I know Chris or I pulling out after a loss looks bad but it was not the intention. Thank you for the prayers and support mark. Funeral is tomorrow and though it will bring closure it also brings finality which makes it very hard for lots of people.
Thanks
Josiah
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Pulling me would be great I am really sorry
I went ahead and did that for you. We all understand that you're in a really tough spot right now, and we'll look forward to your return another month.
I can fill in for matchups if you need a fill in
I added you to the list, and will schedule you a game for next week. If you can work it out to play this week with jmhartz (jbeers285's opponent for this week), then I'll count those points for this week as well.
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Won against Prof A 5-1
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Won against Prof A 5-1
Confirm
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TSE won 5-1.
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TSE won 5-1.
confirm and in a game that was significantly closer than what the numbers reveal. Great game and tricky deck. I like it!
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New Rankings and
Match-Ups for
Week 5 Posted!
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RTSmaniac defeated me 5-4 in a close match.
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Yes, I squeaked out another one. GO old school Mike with Sword FTW!
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Yes, I squeaked out another one. GO old school Mike with Sword FTW!
Aye, could have and would have stopped any other hero on the board.
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I beat Duckey 5-2.
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Koala won, 5-2. SoG/NJ w/Naz most of the game but no souls (save for NT) in his LoB (and I had a Judges offense).
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I beat Chris 5-3.
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Confirm.
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New Rankings
and Final
Match-Ups Posted!
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loss 4-5 to ProfA. I was just the misplay king tonight. ugh.
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loss 4-5 to ProfA. I was just the misplay king tonight. ugh.
Confirm.
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I won 7-2 in T2, I forget how that translates, soul-wise.
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Pretty sure I got ghosted.
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I won 5-3 in a "who draws souls first," game.
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I won 7-2 in T2, I forget how that translates, soul-wise.
Confirmed.
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I won 5-1 in a lulzy game. Experimental decks FTW.
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Final Rankings
Posted!