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havi
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Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:52 pm

G DAY SIRS!!!

if there is opening i would volunteer if it is ok for rest of the players!? I have my move done and machine is working and i have no life so im up to it! but only if its ok for everybody else in the tourmnament.

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Tue Apr 29, 2014 11:45 pm

havi wrote:G DAY SIRS!!!

if there is opening i would volunteer if it is ok for rest of the players!? I have my move done and machine is working and i have no life so im up to it! but only if its ok for everybody else in the tourmnament.

I have no problems.

Now if only the host of one game, Highlandcharge would respond to my messages my other game might start moving again. It's been 7 days now and no word from him.

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Tue Apr 29, 2014 11:59 pm

moni kerr wrote:I have no problems.


Welcome back to the tournament Havi.

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Wed Apr 30, 2014 7:13 am

Welcome back. Since, pgr does not seem to be around, as the tournament director deputy, I'll officially welcome you back to the tournament.

Since, most of game have progressed quite a bit, I see two possible options for your involvement - either you continue were Planefinder has left off in his games, or you watch out this first round and join us in the 2nd round from the No3 group spot. What would you prefer?

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Wed Apr 30, 2014 7:22 am

I can b the 3rd spot in my group so the tournament can move on.. Thanks to welcoming me back in tournament.

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Wed Apr 30, 2014 9:45 am

Hello everyone, we've been looking at the possible scenario choices for the 3rd and 4th round. I am curious who owns, and who does not own BRS scenarios. Could you post your answers here?

Do not worry, I am not forcing anyone to buy it. If any player without it advances to those rounds, we will not use those scenarios. I just wanted to be informed who owns it and who doesn't.

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Brs ?

Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:45 pm

I have BRS.

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Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:48 pm

Ace wrote:Hello everyone, we've been looking at the possible scenario choices for the 3rd and 4th round. I am curious who owns, and who does not own BRS scenarios. Could you post your answers here?

Do not worry, I am not forcing anyone to buy it. If any player without it advances to those rounds, we will not use those scenarios. I just wanted to be informed who owns it and who doesn't.


I have expension also

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Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:49 pm

I also have BRS :)

P.S my game as the US v planefinder has stopped due to no contact with planefinder... and congrats to FelixZ who kicked my arse as the Union v me as the south...

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Wed Apr 30, 2014 1:33 pm

Then you can rest a bit, or play some friendlies to sharp up a bit :) . Havi has been delegated as replacement for your group. Since he is late arrival, he will join us in the 2nd rnd from the No3 place in your group. In the 2nd rnd you'll be playing either CitizenX, Guru94, or me. CitizenX and Guru94 are all good players (from personal experience), so prep up...

Final group B standings:

1. FelixZ (2nd rnd bye)
2. Highlandcharge (plays A3)
3. Havi (plays A2)

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Wed Apr 30, 2014 5:44 pm

I do not have BRS.
Remember - The beatings will continue until morale improves.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:15 pm

No brs..... Oh nice i was afraid to be against somebody experienced player :)

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Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:35 pm

I lack the BRS, but will be very happy to get it. But I have a feeling I don't get to the 3rd round :D P.S. This is great fun, thanks to all kind players!!!!

Tervetuloa Havi, you are not going to regret being part of this!

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Wed Apr 30, 2014 6:39 pm

I have no BRS
"I am here already.", said the hedgehog to the hare.

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Sat May 03, 2014 7:00 am

Ace wrote:Then you can rest a bit, or play some friendlies to sharp up a bit :) . Havi has been delegated as replacement for your group. Since he is late arrival, he will join us in the 2nd rnd from the No3 place in your group. In the 2nd rnd you'll be playing either CitizenX, Guru94, or me. CitizenX and Guru94 are all good players (from personal experience), so prep up...

Final group B standings:

1. FelixZ (2nd rnd bye)
2. Highlandcharge (plays A3)
3. Havi (plays A2)



This makes our first completed group. Thanks Ace for sorting this out. As some of you know, I do some tour guiding in Paris. The Easter and May Day weekends have had me running loads of people up and down the E Tower so much that life has kinda blended together these last few weeks. So thanks again Ace.

It is also time to talk about the next rounds. We will need to choose from pre-BRS options.

Battles: Bull Run or Shiloh
Campaigns: The Civil War (April 61), The Coming Fury (which is very close to April 61), The Sibley Campaign, or The West (Which we just played)

Given these options, I'm inclined to suggest the Bull Run battle to start the elimination part of the tournament. (The games between #2 and 3 seeds). But lets discuss. (and if one of you smart people can come up with a way to do a poll....let me know)

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Sat May 03, 2014 7:05 am

moni kerr wrote:I'd like to propose a house rule for the following rounds;

Leaders wishing to traverse enemy controlled territory must be accompanied by a combat unit.


I'm not going to make this a tournament house rule, because enforcement would be impossible. I don't want force a drop out of a player over this issue. I agree that people should minimize the behavior; lets call it a gentleman's understanding.

If you want to start a thread calling for the next patch to make solo leaders venerable to all kinds of horrible death while passing through enemy country, I'll sign on.

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Alternate Scenario Proposal

Sat May 03, 2014 1:30 pm

I'm not in favor of using battle scenarios or the Sibley Campaign - too much like beer and pretzels and seem to favor experienced players {We'll still have at least 3 players in the 2nd round who joined in 2014 - Pgr (Paul), Liberty Bell (Sten) and Havi (Mikko)}. And, the battles and Sibley are just not representative of normal CW2 PBEM play.

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Scenario to be Used

I would prefer a different scenario in each round.

I know of three AACW tournaments. I believe the first used a different scenario for each round, the reasoning being that the best all around players would compete for the crown. By using different scenarios in each round you remove a players' advantage for scenario familiarity.

We're using West Theatre - that leaves two - The Civil War, and The Coming Fury (if all players had BRS there would be two more - Struggle for the Heartland, and 1862 East Theatre.)
Note: if everyone did have BRS, we could have a different campaign scenario in each round. (I’m allowed to hope!)

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Scenario Length

Arbitrarily declare a length to a scenario - perhaps 24 turns for all except The Civil War which should be at least 30 (6 more because of buildup) and optionally the Final Round could be of normal duration.

Players could vote for the scenario to be played in the next round.

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Victory Determination

The game tracks VP's, which as CW2 is still young, have not been tweaked (by revisions) for balance. Nor has the general CW2 community yet recognized a date where victory can be attained by either faction.

To determine elimination round winners, compare USA player results to the other USA players - the highest USA VP achievers would move on to the next round. Likewise the highest CSA VP achievers would move on to the next round. (For the 2nd Round (four matches) there would be two USA and two CSA winners.)

A player achieving a major victory (NM) would be a winner. (For example a USA player achieving a major victory in the 2nd round, would reduce the highest USA VP winners to only one.

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Sat May 03, 2014 3:03 pm

:wacko: . well i dont mind what scenario we use and im willing to bye the BRS probaly im going to do that anyway when i win this thing ;)

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Sat May 03, 2014 5:06 pm

FelixZ wrote:
Scenario to be Used
I would prefer a different scenario in each round.
We're using West Theatre - that leaves two - The Civil War, and The Coming Fury (if all players had BRS there would be two more - Struggle for the Heartland, and 1862 East Theatre.)--------------------
Victory Determination
To determine elimination round winners, compare USA player results to the other USA players - the highest USA VP achievers would move on to the next round. Likewise the highest CSA VP achievers would move on to the next round. (For the 2nd Round (four matches) there would be two USA and two CSA winners.)
A player achieving a major victory (NM) would be a winner. (For example a USA player achieving a major victory in the 2nd round, would reduce the highest USA VP winners to only one.


Either battle scenario or the full Campaign capped at 24 trns for the 2nd rnd is all good for me (I intend to skip it anyway by grabbing No1 group spot, so the shorter the better ;) ).

But, what I find very interesting in this proposal is the Victory determination. It is innovative and equally rewards good CSA players as good USA players. We do not have to worry if the scenario is balanced or not - equal numbers of USA and CSA players will move on through each round...

Keep on coming with the good suggestions, I like this one... :thumbsup:

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Sat May 03, 2014 11:26 pm

I have bought the BRS. Just to keep the hope alive for FelixZ. Now it's your turn, come on guys! :thumbsup:

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What scenario for the 2nd round you would prefer?
The scenario needs to be short since 4 players will wait out the round. The choice is:

1) Bull Run scenario
2) Sibley scenario
3) July Campaign (but capped at 12 turns)

I cannot do a poll since it requires a new thread, but everyone please step forward with their wishes and we shall comply...

Personally, I will not vote on this one since I will not play the round...

EDIT:

After a conversation with pgr, we have narrowed the choice to:
1) Bull Run scenario
2) July 61 Campaign (capped at 12 turns)

Vote...

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Mon May 05, 2014 10:03 pm

Ace wrote:What scenario for the 2nd round you would prefer?
The scenario needs to be short since 4 players will wait out the round. The choice is:

1) Bull Run scenario
2) Sibley scenario
3) July Campaign (but capped at 12 turns)

I cannot do a poll since it requires a new thread, but everyone please step forward with their wishes and we shall comply...

Personally, I will not vote on this one since I will not play the round...

EDIT:

After a conversation with pgr, we have narrowed the choice to:
1) Bull Run scenario
2) July 61 Campaign (capped at 12 turns)

Vote...


Assume you are using the Victory Determination I proposed. Perhaps you should clarify.

Do recommend capping July 61 Campaign at 24 turns. At 12 Grant, Hooker and ??? will hardly be in the game.

I will not mind waiting - already have arranged for a game to pass the time with another bye earner.

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Mon May 05, 2014 11:36 pm

Bull Run :

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pv victory very high for South, North only need wait. (or bug)


And for July 61 The North can win in pv? with only 12 turn?
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#2 vs #3 playoffs

Tue May 06, 2014 5:44 am

I've been discussing with pgr about the system FelixZ proposed. With that system, in the playoff round players would be divided in 2 groups:
1 group composed of 4 USA players and the other group composed of 4 CSA players. Top 2 from each group advance to the quarters.

#2 seeds get the choice in which group they 'll be.

Every player plays one match with the player from the other group. The better he does in this match, the higher his VP score is. The players with highest VP score from both groups advance to the quarterfinals. This system eliminates USAvsCSA VP imbalance created by the shorter game duration. It doesn't matter if you had less VP in the game than your opponent. You couldn't had more since the July scenario is not balanced for only 12 turns. It matters that you've done better than the other players in your group that played the same side, be it USA or CSA.
This is the fairest one game system (without rematches) we could have come up. Every player would be fighting to be top achieving USA or top achieving CSA player of his group. There is no weaker side, every players get the same chance.

I am pro this system, at least for this round. How about you, do you like it as well?

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CitizenX_USA vs Ace_CSA NM victory for the CSA

Tue May 06, 2014 6:09 am

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CSA NM is 151, ending the game with a NM victory for the CSA.
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Final battles of the game

Tue May 06, 2014 6:20 am

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There was a big 2 day battle outside Corinth (Shiloh battle reincarnation) where gray boys held their ground inflicting 16k casualties...

The turn after, Union tried to recapture Nashville only to be repelled once again:
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And the Forrest raid to the hearth of Kentucky was the final nail in the coffin for the Union ambitions in the West. Pres. Lincoln will have to seek different routes - war will not be won in the West this time:
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TN map at the end of the game. CSA did not take too much ground, but its recent victories had push NM over 150 mark:

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Guru94 CSA vs AceUSA Turn 12 update

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Sun May 11, 2014 7:55 pm

As we are nearing the end of the first round, groups A, B and C are pretty much decided, with the Skibear - monikerr matches determining the winner of group D.

So, the standings in groups A-D would be.

Group A:
1) Ace (2-0)
2) Guru94 (1-1)
3) Citizen X (0-2)

Group B:
1) FelixZ (1-0)
2) Highlandcharge (0-1)
3) Havi (substitute)

Pool C:
1) Lindi (2-0)
2) Jim-NC (1-1)
3) Pgr (0-2)

Pool D:
1) winner of Skibear - monikerr
2) loser of Skibear - monikerr
3) Liberty Bell

Since most matches have entered the phase were nothing can be changed and playing the full 24 rounds would change nothing in the group standings, if all players in the particular group agree, I would begin with the 2nd round matches.

I would like to hear from every player, what are the current standings in their matches, and would they agree to begin their 2nd rnd match. Please post current VP and turn you are at.

P.S.

I would particularly like to hear how are Jim-Lindi and Skibear-moni kerr matches going. Are they going to the wire, or are they pretty much over.

It seems Lindi is winning this group C. So these groups are decided in my opinion.

I still miss the update on Skibear - moni kerr and Liberty Bell - moni kerr

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Sun May 11, 2014 8:40 pm

Lindi (USA) vs Jim (CSA)
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