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Redemption® Collectible Trading Card Game HQ => Redemption® Online Gaming => Playgroup and Tournament Central => Redemption® Online Official Tournament (ROOT) => Topic started by: Prof Underwood on September 19, 2011, 12:03:25 PM
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This tournament will also be going for 5 weeks.
Intro-prep is out:
This month, we will NOT be using the "Intro-prep" phase, but I would like everyone to share their experiences with that last month here. (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/redemption-online-official-tournament/feedback-on-intro-prep-(used-in-sept-root)/)
Only rescue opponent's LSs is in:
We WILL be experimenting with the rule that players can ONLY rescue LSs from their opponent's LoB during this tournament. Therefore SoG and NJ may NOT be used to take your own LSs. Please share your feedback here (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/redemption-online-official-tournament/feedback-on-opp-lss-only-(used-in-oct-root)/) regarding how this rule has affected your games.
Final Results:
1. (17/10) Chronic Apathy
2. (17/7) Captain Kirk
3. (17/5) Drrek
4. (15.5/6) Praeceps
5. (14/5) Proffessoralstad
6. (13/6) Minister Polarius
6. (13/6) Soul Seeker
8. (13/-1) Alex_Olijar
9. (11/3) Prof Underwood
10. (11/-6) Redoubter
11. (10/-4) lp670sv
12. (8.5/-2) Isildur
13. (8/-1) SomeKittens
14. (8/-2) Red Dragon Thorn
15. (8/-10) slugfencer
16. (8/-12) Red
17. (7/-7) Katedid
18. (4/-2) RTSmaniac
19. (4/-7) The Warrior
20. (0/-10) Rockyaacdtm
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There is a really good chance that I will be able to play in October. How many game commitments per week (to max out points)?
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There is a really good chance that I will be able to play in October. How many game commitments per week (to max out points)?
These days, we are only doing 1 game per week (and it is assigned Swiss style). I'm basically running things by myself at this point, and that's all I can handle.
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There is a really good chance that I will be able to play in October. How many game commitments per week (to max out points)?
These days, we are only doing 1 game per week (and it is assigned Swiss style). I'm basically running things by myself at this point, and that's all I can handle.
Though I am still taking classes (though I've spread my classes out to 1 every 8 weeks instead of 2 for various reasons), I may be able to join you in helping.
1 game a week is easy so I will play in October.
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Sign me up I guess.
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I'm in, but I'll be using new, fun decks. Can't have anyone thinking I'm good at this game.
If you need help with organizing, I'll offer my services.
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I'm in! :)
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in.
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In. Time to start building decks to abuse the new rule!
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Count me in.
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I'm in.
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I'm in
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I'll play, on the condition that all my opponents agree to play blindfolded.
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(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.memegenerator.net%2Finstances%2F400x%2F10113453.jpg&hash=6db9be30e7e1b46505671472309c4c5f4ea3c257)
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Count me in
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Havnt played online in ages but this month is some what light so you can count me in.
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I'm in.
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Jawohl
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IN.
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In
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Im intrigued, but Im wondering if you would reccommend a familiarity with the system before trying tournement play?
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This is a great way to become familiar. All you have to do is play one game a week.
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well then, I shall try my luck then
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Prof U, instead of waiting until November, can we implement the Dom cap deck building rule this month?
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Lost 4-5. He got both GoyS before my FA and FA before my GoyS, but I was able to outspeed Disciples with a balanced deck. That says a lot about how far the game has come.
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Lost 4-5. He got both GoyS before my FA and FA before my GoyS, but I was able to outspeed Disciples with a balanced deck. That says a lot about how far the game has come.
Wrong ROOT thread ::)
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2 quick questions: If we will be using a new hamachi group, what is it/will it be? and If we are using the same group, when will those of us not already in it be able to join it?
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You can use any Hamachi group (I'm LFG is another popular one).
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Prof U, instead of waiting until November, can we implement the Dom cap deck building rule this month?
I appreciate your eagerness, but as a scientist, I know that for an experiment to be helpful it is important to isolate your variables. That is why the first 3 months of ROOT for this season are each trying a single new rule possibility (Intro-Prep, only taking opp's LSs, and Dom cap). After we get feedback from these 3 experiments we'll have a better idea about each of them individually, and then perhaps we might try a combo of 2 or 3 of them for the Dec ROOT.
2 quick questions: If we will be using a new hamachi group, what is it/will it be? and If we are using the same group, when will those of us not already in it be able to join it?
The same Hamachi group will still be used, and I'll evict anyone who is not continuing from last month's ROOT (that will open a couple spots probably). I will also be adding a second Hamachi group for ROOT players that will just be for people who are NOT already in the first group. If you have a game on a given week against someone who is in the other group than you, then simply arrange a time to meet by PM and then both log in to the "I'm LFG" group. There is always room in there because people are ONLY in that group while they are actively looking for a game, and then they withdraw when they are out of time. The password is "currently".
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The 1st round pairings are posted.
The hamachi group has been cleared of people from last month who aren't playing this month, which has opened several spots there for this month's players.
There is also a new hamachi group for those who don't join the old one before it fills back up.
group: ROOT backup
password: ROOT
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Silently celebrating that I finally get to play against SoulSeeker
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Silently celebrating that I finally get to play against SoulSeeker
Delicious, delicious irony.
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And sibilance, for that matter.
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I beat Red 5-1. I had an absolutely ridiculous draw (Hur + Gifts first round, drew Mayhem off it, and got my hand size down to five cards to play it on his draw). Three round win, all luck.
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I beat Red 5-1. I had an absolutely ridiculous draw (Hur + Gifts first round, drew Mayhem off it, and got my hand size down to five cards to play it on his draw). Three round win, all luck.
That was obscene. confirm
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1. where are these postings?
2. what is the original group?
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1. where are these postings?
2. what is the original group?
1) It's in the OP (page 1)
2) it's full so it doesn't really matter
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2) it's full so it doesn't really matter
Actually the original group is NOT full after evicting a few people from last month. So get in now while the getting is good :)
ROOT 2012
ROOT
or after that fills up:
ROOT backup
ROOT
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thanks for the update. I am runnign into some odd technical problems with Hamachi. I will open the application and it wil show "connecting" for quite some time, i.e 20 minutes, before telling me the connection failed. Is this normal? any suggestions on resolving this?
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thanks for the update. I am runnign into some odd technical problems with Hamachi. I will open the application and it wil show "connecting" for quite some time, i.e 20 minutes, before telling me the connection failed. Is this normal? any suggestions on resolving this?
That is not normal, but I don't know how to fix it. I would suggest uninstalling Hamachi and then reinstalling it. Sometimes that has helped people resolve Hamachi issues in the past.
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well its working now, idk what was happening
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i'm going to take a leave of absence from root. have a big regionals coming up for another card game, so all my energy is going into preparation for that...and they're twice as big as our nationals. ;)
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i'm going to take a leave of absence from root. have a big regionals coming up for another card game, so all my energy is going into preparation for that...and they're twice as big as our nationals. ;)
Thanks for letting us know. If someone else wants to join, they can play Drrek this week. I wish you the best in your other regionals :)
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i'm going to take a leave of absence from root. have a big regionals coming up for another card game, so all my energy is going into preparation for that...and they're twice as big as our nationals. ;)
Thanks for letting us know. If someone else wants to join, they can play Drrek this week. I wish you the best in your other regionals :)
Actually I might know someone who could join. I'd have to ask him, but my brother might want to.
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I'll see if I can get Irish_Luck to join, he's been on the fence.
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My brother will join the tournament, so I can play against him this week. He says he'll get on later and post here.
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You're playing against MKC this week. If you loose, perhaps you'll be paired with him next week!
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You're playing against MKC this week. If you loose, perhaps you'll be paired with him next week!
He dropped out
i'm going to take a leave of absence from root. have a big regionals coming up for another card game, so all my energy is going into preparation for that...and they're twice as big as our nationals. ;)
Thanks for letting us know. If someone else wants to join, they can play Drrek this week. I wish you the best in your other regionals :)
Actually I might know someone who could join. I'd have to ask him, but my brother might want to.
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MKC did? That's odd. Oh well, that's what I get for not paying any attention :)
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My brother will join the tournament, so I can play against him this week. He says he'll get on later and post here.
That'll be fine. Just have him post on here to make it official.
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Praeceps=4
me=4
GG!
:)
The new SOG rule absolutely affected this game--
last turn score 3=him, 4=me
he is rescuing and I have 1 LS in my LOB and he has 1 in his LOB,
we have a good battle, and he wins the soul.
Tie 4-4, and he had SOG in hand which he easily woulda won with by rescuing his own LS under original rule.
I'll post this on the new rule thread, too.
:)
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I confirm and concur.
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I won 5-1 against lp670sv.
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I won 5-1 against lp670sv.
Confirm. Words to the wise kids when you're opponent gets a hard to target anti speed card off the draw you're in for a world of hurt.
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I won 5-1 against lp670sv.
Confirm. Words to the wise kids when you're opponent gets a hard to target anti speed card off the draw you're in for a world of hurt.
........Holy Moses........
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No. Not moses.
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My brother will join the tournament, so I can play against him this week. He says he'll get on later and post here.
I am that brother, looking forward to participating (and the rules changes).
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My brother will join the tournament, so I can play against him this week. He says he'll get on later and post here.
I am that brother, looking forward to participating (and the rules changes).
Welcome, I'll add you in :)
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Beat Redoubter 5-2
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No, Redoubter graciously lost 5-2.
The beatings will come later.
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Won a good one against Isildur 5-2. Both of us could've asked for better draws, but it was a good game nonetheless :)
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I beat Alex Olijar 5-1 in a fun game.
Kirk
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Confirm
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What happens If I never get a game in for the first round? I have sent multiple pm and still havent gotten a time from opponent.
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Have not heard from RTSManiac. Sent several messages, he hasn't been on.
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What happens If I never get a game in for the first round? I have sent multiple pm and still havent gotten a time from opponent.
Have not heard from RTSManiac. Sent several messages, he hasn't been on.
Just forward me a copy of the PMs that you sent to your opponent, and I'll probably give you the full points for victory :)
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Not to sound n00bish, but how do I do that?
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I think you had to have saved them all
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Not to sound n00bish, but how do I do that?
I guess there's a couple ways. The easiest is to just click the "save a copy" box when you send it so that you have a copy of it. The other way is to cc: or bcc: yourself when you send it to your opponent.
Either way, you have a copy, and then at the end of the week, if your game never happens, then you just go to that message and then hit the "quote" button, and then click on the message and hit Ctrl+A (to select it all) and Ctrl+C (to copy it). Then you make a new message to me, and hit Ctrl+V (to paste it), and add a bit of description if you feel inclined :)
If you didn't save any of your PMs, then hopefully your opponents will have the decency to post on this thread on your behalf to give you the points :)
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Yeah, I never saved any of my PMs. I've got to wait for him?
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Yeah, I never saved any of my PMs. I've got to wait for him?
Unfortunately, yeah probably. I really can't think of another fair alternative.
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determination by rock-paper-scissors? ;)
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What happens If I never get a game in for the first round? I have sent multiple pm and still havent gotten a time from opponent.
Have not heard from RTSManiac. Sent several messages, he hasn't been on.
Just forward me a copy of the PMs that you sent to your opponent, and I'll probably give you the full points for victory :)
Unfortunatly, ProfessorUnderwood must know I'm not the most reliable person- someone once said it like this, "He was the life of the party and we didn't even know it".
Making this an official RTSmaniac Ghosting. (srry Kittens) Everyone else will hope to get such easy points.
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Opponent ghosted, didn't save messages, hopefully he confirms. Why does it not automatically save sent messages?
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Unfortunatly, ProfessorUnderwood must know I'm not the most reliable person- someone once said it like this, "He was the life of the party and we didn't even know it".
Making this an official RTSmaniac Ghosting. (srry Kittens) Everyone else will hope to get such easy points.
Sorry to miss you, you deserve a rematch after last game (I won on a great draw, it was a quick game).
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The 2nd round rankings & pairings are posted.
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Just curious how does the point system work for ROOT?
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Just curious how does the point system work for ROOT?
Thanks for asking as I actually made a small mistake which I'll correct now. You can find the scoring system here. (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/redemption-online-official-tournament/root-welcome-rules-and-faq/msg345308/#msg345308)
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I'm out for this month. Missing points because my opponent never showed up is bogus.
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You can show proof of attempts to meet or otherwise get your opponent to confirm that you made an effort to meet and he did not. Otherwise, your tears are pretty delicious.
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I would have proof of attempts to meet, but I didn't realize the system doesn't automatically save sent messages (like every other messaging system I've used ever). Given that he's on rarely (hence the ghosting) I don't have high hopes for getting him to confirm it before it's too late.
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Before the end of the month? At the very least talk to Underwood about the possibility of getting the points for ghosting whenever your opponent DOES get on and confirm before you decide to just quit.
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When I was running ROOT, if a player claimed that he was ghosted but didn't have confirmation, I would PM the other opponent to confirm. If the other person didn't respond (i.e. they aren't involved enough in the tournament to keep track of when to report what happened) then I would award the points to the person who reported the ghost. I understand the frustration of not having automatically saved PMs, especially when the opponent is not frequently on the boards.
I leave it up to Prof U to decide, but I would vouch for Pol that he is on fairly often, while Rocky is for various reasons not widely available (I barely was able to squeeze my game with him in last month).
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After getting a copy of a PM conversation between Pol and Rocky, I have decided to award the ghost points to Pol. This will change the game assignments for this week, so I hope that won't cause anyone else any problems.
For everyone else, please keep a copy of your PMs that you send to opponents. It makes my job a lot easier when you have documentation to back up your claim to ghost points :)
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Awe I was looking forward to playing Olijar :( maybe next week
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Beat Red 5-2. The new Rescue rule backfired in this one, instead of making the game longer it actually made it shorter since he couldn't SOG/NJ defensively and I rescued both of those souls
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confirm.
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5-0 win for me. Good game though. Got ANB'd in the middle.
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I will attest to this. Darn that pre-GoYS Burial.....
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Won my game in a super-close one 5-4. I would have lost next turn if I hadn't been able to make the rescue.
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Won my game in a super-close one 5-4. I would have lost next turn if I hadn't been able to make the rescue.
Confirm. It wouldn't have been as close except for the new experimental LS rule. After falling behind a lot early, my lack of LSs gave me the chance to come back and almost win. I think it made for a game that was a lot more fun for both of us.
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I won against soul seeker 5-3 in a very fun game.
Kirk
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I won against soul seeker 5-3 in a very fun game.
Kirk
WHAT!?!?!?! I totally won that game in epic unfun action! Texting to boot! I have the whole thing (slightly edited).
Just kidding...I didn't want to put the same ol, same ol confirm.....Kirk did beat me 5-3.
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I won 5-2.
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Confirm 5-2 Loss
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I'm gonna have to drop out this time. I just can't find the time to play cause am very busy whether it be on the weekends or after school, I will try to sign up next month.
PM sent. We'll look forward to seeing you again in the Dec ROOT.
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Beat ProfA 5-4 in a intensely close game.
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Beat ProfA 5-4 in a intensely close game.
Confirm. I realized after that I made a mistake that I think would have given me the win, but not 100% sure.
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Isildur=0
me=0
A nailbiting time out! :P
GG!
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Timeouts? In ROOT?
Wut?
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Isildur=0
me=0
I think that may be the 1st time we've ever had a final score of 0-0 in ROOT. I'm particularly surprised that it happened this season.
Timeouts? In ROOT?
It is possible. There is a standard time limit of 2hrs on ROOT games unless both players agree to waive the limit for their game. It really hasn't been an issue for at least a year though.
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I beat Redoubter 5-1
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Confirmed
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Isildur=0
me=0
I think that may be the 1st time we've ever had a final score of 0-0 in ROOT. I'm particularly surprised that it happened this season.
We were both using speed decks. :o ::)
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Lost to SomeKittens 0-0 in an epic duel to the death. That rule about not rescuing LS in your own LoB is harsh.
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Come on Kittens, you should have a hopper in your deck.
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Isildur=0
me=0
I think that may be the 1st time we've ever had a final score of 0-0 in ROOT. I'm particularly surprised that it happened this season.
Timeouts? In ROOT?
It is possible. There is a standard time limit of 2hrs on ROOT games unless both players agree to waive the limit for their game. It really hasn't been an issue for at least a year though.
We agreed on the standard 45 minutes had I known it was 2 hours the end result may have been different :P
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Isildur=0
me=0
I think that may be the 1st time we've ever had a final score of 0-0 in ROOT. I'm particularly surprised that it happened this season.
Timeouts? In ROOT?
It is possible. There is a standard time limit of 2hrs on ROOT games unless both players agree to waive the limit for their game. It really hasn't been an issue for at least a year though.
We agreed on the standard 45 minutes had I known it was 2 hours the end result may have been different :P
He's right--probably 2-2... :P
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do we know when the next round lineup will be posted?
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do we know when the next round lineup will be posted?
Usually the new pairings are posted on Tuesday.
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Sometimes it's Monday. It just depends on when Underwood gets time for it.
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I'd assume he's spending the holiday with his family.
/Unlike some of us, who are spending it with accounting textbooks.
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I'd assume he's spending the holiday with his family.
/Unlike some of us, who are spending it with accounting textbooks.
It depends. Not every school has off, so he might either have class or his kids might. Personally, I'm spending it with video games! YAY VIDEO GAMES!
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I'd assume he's spending the holiday with his family.
/Unlike some of us, who are spending it with accounting textbooks.
It depends. Not every school has off, so he might either have class or his kids might. Personally, I'm spending it with video games! YAY VIDEO GAMES!
I have been busy with the holiday, but I'm working on it tonight. Hopefully I'll get it done before tomorrow morning :)
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I'd assume he's spending the holiday with his family.
/Unlike some of us, who are spending it with accounting textbooks.
It depends. Not every school has off, so he might either have class or his kids might. Personally, I'm spending it with video games! YAY VIDEO GAMES!
Ha, thats what I did too
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never heard from RDT or saw him on...
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never heard from RDT or saw him on...
I feel badly for you, but I have to just count it as a "not played" game at this point. Considering that you both ghosted last week, I wasn't surprised to not get any results from your game this week. And since I didn't get any PMs forwarded to me from either of you by Sun night, I assumed that neither of you made much of an effort to arrange a time to play this past week either.
I'm really glad that you're in ROOT and I think it is a great opportunity for players around the country to get to play people of the playing ability that you and RDT have. But that only works if you guys actually play your games. Hopefully this week will work out better :)
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The 3rd round rankings & pairings are posted.
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Won a super-close one against Soul Seeker 5-4. Apparently I can only win games the turn before I'd lose them now.
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Won a super-close one against Soul Seeker 5-4. Apparently I can only win games the turn before I'd lose them now.
This is true....a few timely cards or another turn would have been a different result. He played well and received a deserved win.
* First time online, I've played a certain archtype and it proves to be quite powerful (and only 2nd time in a week).
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4-5 loss. He took out Isaiah, (the cornerstone of the deck) first turn, and SoG was on the bottom of my deck.
Please don't post what other people use. Thanks.
I didn't, it was my Isaiah. Sorry about that.
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I won a ridiculous game 5-4 against Chronic. I didn't deserve to win, with him having SoG trapped on bottom.
Kirk
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Won my game 5-2. If I lost this month based on LS dfferential expect me to rant about the opponent only LS rescue rule. was up 4-0 but she drew SOG/NJ about 7 turns before her next LS
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I confirm. I like not being totally owned this time
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Won 5-3 in an interesting match. I like it when you can have fun when you play every now and again...
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I defeated RED 5-2. Samaria sites killed his heros before he could start drawing. Ahab was 41/41 before it was over. Job was a 0/6 for a bonus.
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I bested Mr. Kamke 5-2. Good game. The new rule extended yet another game for no real reason (since I still had 3 soul generators left). He almost did manage to stop it though, I guess. I'm just not a fan.
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AlexO=5
me=2
GG :)
The new rule allowed me a few more turns before he finished me off in glorious fashion.
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I was ghosted by Pol, we had planned our game for tonight, and:
Looks like we're paired up again. When's a good time for you?
I'll be available most of the day tomorrow (from around 2 CDT onward). Does that work for you?
I'm ready anytime now on.
Same here.
*at this point I had a personal issue, and didn't get back on until I sent this*
I'm in both ROOT 2011 and I'm LFG.
And posted this on the shoutboard:
SomeKittens: Sorry, had some personal issues to deal with
October 16, 2011, 09:45:48 PM
SomeKittens: @Pol: I'm on
October 16, 2011, 09:45:38 PM
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Defeated Prof U in a game decided by the fewest critical mistakes and a good dose of luck/providence, 5-4. Very good game.
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Pretty sure you don't get ghost points for having a personal issue when your opponent gets on.
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Defeated Prof U in a game decided by the fewest critical mistakes and a good dose of luck/providence, 5-4. Very good game.
Confirmed. I lost this one due to making too many mistakes against a really good opponent :)
I'm ready anytime now on.
Same here.
I'm in both ROOT 2011 and I'm LFG.
I don't see how this game didn't happen. One player posts that he's around from 6:30 on, and the other player posts that he's around from 9:00 on. Both players then post again later in the evening (9:45, 12:15, and 1:45). It seems like you were both around the whole evening, just like you said you would be. So why didn't you play each other?
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I never saw him on Hamachi the whole time, and I never received any hamachi message from him. It's possible that he was waiting to make contact on the board before logging on to hamachi. Monitoring Hamachi is a lot more doable than refreshing the message boards every few seconds.
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how do i access the shout board?
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I never saw him on Hamachi the whole time, and I never received any hamachi message from him. It's possible that he was waiting to make contact on the board before logging on to hamachi. Monitoring Hamachi is a lot more doable than refreshing the message boards every few seconds.
That's correct. Hamachi is a security issue, and as such, I keep it off whenever possible. However, I was logged into both ROOT 2011 and I'm LFG (as I said in my PM), and checked for you on Hamachi ~20 min after I sent it.
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I'm not necessarily saying I should get the ghost points, but if you were only on Hamachi at two points while I was on it pretty much all night, and you had a personal issue at (conveniently) the exact time I was 100% for sure on, I see no way you can claim that I ghosted you.
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I'm not necessarily saying I should get the ghost points, but if you were only on Hamachi at two points while I was on it pretty much all night, and you had a personal issue at (conveniently) the exact time I was 100% for sure on, I see no way you can claim that I ghosted you.
Your snide attacks are not useful at resolving this. I was the last to send you a message. What's the question?
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I don't see a question in my last post. What I see is we agreed to play Sunday night, I got on at 8, didn't see you on but let you know I was and waited for you to get on Hamachi. You got on at 7, didn't see me on, got off around 8, got back at 8:45 and sent me a PM and waited for me to PM you back. Where in here am I more at fault so as to give you ghost points?
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Your snide attacks are not useful at resolving this. I was the last to send you a message. What's the question?
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That doesn't matter. I sent you a message to let you know I'd be on, and you never logged in to Hamachi. I can have Hamachi open for an entire night to check for you, but logging on and refreshing every five minutes isn't feasible.
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Easy fix: No one gets points, you stop having this argument in public.
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Yeah, additional solutions for the future: Don't wait until four hours before the deadline before you play your game. I neither know nor care who's idea that was (not that it matters what I think anyway), but that seems pretty irresponsible. I agree with Alex; if neither of you could make contact with the other, then "ghosted" might not be the proper term, but neither of you should get points. It's not as if either one of you makes a habit of this, so it's not like it can be argued that either person specifically avoiding playing the game for whatever reason.
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I think at this point the best thing would be for Prof U to decide what he'll do, and let it be. Neither of the people directly involved has posted about it for awhile, so that should be all. It seems that all of the evidence has been shown, and I trust Prof U to make a fair decision.
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Pistols at dawn!
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I'm going to classify the Kittens/Pol game as simply an "unplayed" game and NOT penalize either of them for "ghosting". It seems to me that both of them tried to be available to play last night in their own ways (Pol on Hamachi, Kittens through PM), but since their methods were different it caused a breakdown in communication.
I hope that you both can understand my decision, and that things will work out better with your next opponents this week. I'll try to get the new rankings and pairings up tonight.
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That's fair. This time around I'll make sure to schedule a specific time rather than "X night."
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I defeated RED 5-2. Samaria sites killed his heros before he could start drawing. Ahab was 41/41 before it was over. Job was a 0/6 for a bonus.
Confirm... Darn Samaria.
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The 4th round rankings & pairings are posted.
Just to remind everyone, after this week, there will also be a 5th week for the Oct tournament before it's over.
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Remember how I said that if the Opponent's LS only rule ever cost me a tournament I would be rather upset.....Alex, please beat me this week so I don't have to potentially be rather upset. Because right now a win would put me in a multi way tie for second so the championship game would be determined by LS differential, which wouldn't you know I'd be down on because of the new rule.
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Drrek, please beat Kirk while I beat Prof A this week, then let me beat you next week. =)
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Drrek, please beat Kirk while I beat Prof A this week, then let me beat you next week. =)
Can't I just beat both of you? Although, I'm really suprised I'm in the posistion I'm in, I'm not really that good of a player, I'd have thought someone would beat me by now.
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Drrek, please beat Kirk while I beat Prof A this week, then let me beat you next week. =)
Can't I just beat both of you? Although, I'm really suprised I'm in the posistion I'm in, I'm not really that good of a player, I'd have thought someone would beat me by now.
That's what I was thinking last month. Go for first!
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Drrek beat me 5-4. Fun fast hard hitting game!
Kirk
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Drrek beat me 5-4. Fun fast hard hitting game!
Kirk
Confirm, for the third week in a row, I have won the turn before I'd lose, I don't know if I'm just lucky, or REALLY lucky.
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Soulseeker=3
me=1
GG
:)
New SOG/NJ rule really didn't impact this game
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Soulseeker=3
me=1
GG
:)
New SOG/NJ rule really didn't impact this game
Confirm....and the new rule was inconsequential.
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Question-
If I opt to play a big deck, with 100+ cards, and I rip two Plots, will those count as two of my three?
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Question-
If I opt to play a big deck, with 100+ cards, and I rip two Plots, will those count as two of my three?
Nope. We keep track of GAMES with HP torn, not actual HP cards torn.
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What if I play a 154 card deck and tear two Plots? Could I use a 152 card deck with one Plot in a subsequent game and not have it count towards my standings? I'm not trying to be difficult here; I'm seriously weighing my options.
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What if I play a 154 card deck and tear two Plots? Could I use a 152 card deck with one Plot in a subsequent game and not have it count towards my standings? I'm not trying to be difficult here; I'm seriously weighing my options.
I know where you're going there, but I think that for simplicity sake we should just stick with the limit of 3 games with a HP played. Since there are only 5 games in a month, it really hasn't ever been a problem.
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Alrighty, just checking.
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Won 5-3 in a thoroughly enjoyable game against katedid. Very close, I pulled a mean trick to buy some time...could have gone either way, but definitely a fun game.
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confirm. would have probably won if he hadnt removed my SOG from draw pile
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5-4 win against Prof A. Pretty cookie-cutter game: I drew just slightly better than he did, and he would have won next turn.
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5-4 win against Prof A. Pretty cookie-cutter game: I drew just slightly better than he did, and he would have won next turn.
Confirm.
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Unfortunately, I've decided to drop ROOT. Have fun all!
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Unfortunately, I've decided to drop ROOT. Have fun all!
Sorry we never got to play. Hope things work out for you.
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lost to Olijar 4-5 no effect from new rule
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Agree
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I just lost a close game to Pol 5-4. The SoG+NJ rule didn't really affect the game, but Mayhem affected both of us a lot. Although even that was not nearly as affecting as my draw for the first half of the game.
In spite of all that, it was actually a really fun game against a great opponent, who played great and deserved the win.
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Confirm, although the MVP for me was Lady Luck.
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I havent heard from the warrior yet for our game.
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« Sent to: The Warrior on: October 23, 2011, 08:48:16 PM » ReplyQuoteDeleteThink you have time for a game?
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Was that the first message you've sent? If so, I'm not sure that sending a message three and a half hours before the cutoff constitutes "ghosting" on your opponent's side.
Edit: This is apparently my 1,000th post. Huzzah?
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at least i made an effort. i didnt even get a pm all week.
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Sending a PM at the eleventh hour isn't really "making an effort" in my book.
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hey when do you want to play our ROOT game?
I sent the above to RDT on the 21st and never got a response back. Perty sure I was ghosted though I will admit being busy I wasnt trolling Hamachi or the boards at all waking hours to harass a game out of RDT.
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Sending a PM at the eleventh hour isn't really "making an effort" in my book.
like i said i was on all week and it was more of an effort than he made.
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No, it isn't. It's an afterthought and nothing more than that.
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everyone is entitled to thier own opinion but i waited for a pm all week
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everyone is entitled to thier own opinion but i waited for a pm all week
Apparently he also waited for a PM all week. I appreciate that you did send him a message 3 hours before the deadline, but it really isn't reasonable to expect that he would get the message and be able to play the game. I won't count this as a ghost for either of you, and will just record the game as unplayed. Next time, hopefully both of you will PM your opponents much earlier in the week.
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When do you think the next match ups should be up Prof?
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The 5th round rankings & pairings are posted.
Just to remind everyone, this is the final week of the Oct ROOT. If you are interested in playing in the Nov/Dec ROOT, please sign up on this other thread. (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/redemption-online-official-tournament/november-root/)
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I won 5-4.
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I won 5-4.
confirmed, it was sad... I thought it would be awesome to have the first tournament I win be ROOT, but it was a well played game I can't complain.
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Just as a heads up, due to this post (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/prayer-forum/lp670sv/msg448808/?topicseen#new), it looks as if Jordan may have a hard time playing against lp670sv this week.
Kirk
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Kirk, I'm going to need you to go ahead and lose your game against Pol, thanks. ;)
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Just as a heads up, due to this post (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/prayer-forum/lp670sv/msg448808/?topicseen#new), it looks as if Jordan may have a hard time playing against lp670sv this week.
Kirk
Since no one has a bye this week, I assume I would just take a bye. Not that it matters too much since I can't place anyway. I hope he's alright; despite his obviously controversial viewpoints on everything, we'll miss him if he doesn't come back.
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RDT 5, Red 0.
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Since no one has a bye this week, I assume I would just take a bye.
Yep, that's how I'll count it if he doesn't show back up. I too will miss his input here on the forum.
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RDT 5, Red 0.
yep.
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So... what happens if Kirk wins the game against Pol? You'll have three people all with the same amount of points, and each player will have won and lost against each of the other two.
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So... what happens if Kirk wins the game against Pol? You'll have three people all with the same amount of points, and each player will have won and lost against each of the other two.
1 - I guess I'll root for Pol to win and avoid the problem :)
2 - We were going to take 1 week off before starting the Nov/Dec ROOT. So if we have to I'll come up with some sort of thing to sort things out using that week :)
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Oh yeah, I'm all in favor of the "Pol wins" option. I'm thinking maybe a battle royale?
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I won my game with Redoubter 5-2. He made some great plays and it was enjoyable.
Thanks for a great tournament in October....I really enjoyed it.
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I won my game with Redoubter 5-2. He made some great plays and it was enjoyable.
Thanks for a great tournament in October....I really enjoyed it.
Confirm. I pulled some tricks but it's hard to rescue with all your heroes at the bottom, oh well. Good game at least.
Thank goodness for SOG/NJ...
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I beat Polarius 5-4 in a game completely dependent on card order. If not for him drawing 2 souls I could rescue w/ SoG/NJ on his final turn, I would have lost 5-3.
Kirk
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BATTLE ROYALE!
Edit: In all seriousness though, and I understand I'm biased so take this with a grain of salt, but wouldn't the easiest option be to give it to the guy with the best differential?
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BATTLE ROYALE!
Edit: In all seriousness though, and I understand I'm biased so take this with a grain of salt, but wouldn't the easiest option be to give it to the guy with the best differential?
I think that is what it is suppose to go to. Game score -> head to head -> ls differential
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Yeah, but that's supposed to be if two people are tied at the end of a tournament and never played each other - I assume it would still apply here, but the rule was written with these circumstances in mind.
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Confirm. A very fun well-played game.
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The final rankings are posted.
This was a SUPER close tournament with 3 people all tying for victory points. And since each of them beat one of the others and lost to one of the others, it came down to LS Differential as the 2nd tie-breaker.
So congratulations to:
1. (17/10) Chronic Apathy
2. (17/7) Captain Kirk
3. (17/5) Drrek
Enjoy a 1 week break, and we'll start a week from today with the Nov/Dec ROOT. (http://www.cactusgamedesign.com/message_boards/redemption-online-official-tournament/november-root/) Thanks for all your participation and helping to make this a great tournament.