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PostPosted: 09-Nov-2015 18:34    Post subject: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

The next Event is a big one: An online BattleTech Tournament via Megamek. Nick Pettinato has graciously allowed FMG to utilize his MekWars Server to host a tournament.

Date: Nov 13th
Time: 5 pm PST till its done or we fall asleep.
Client: npettinato88.wix.com/mekwars-dominion

Rules:
1. Follow the "Getting Started" guide for the server found here: npettinato88.wix.com/mekwars-dominion#!getting-started/c1u02 with the following additions: add a unique 3 letter/number code in brackets to the end of your name to avoid conflicts (Ex. 2nd Marik Militia [DTS]), you MUST select the Battle Formation, and purchase only Battlemechs.
2. Tournament Style is bracketed single elimination utilizing the Training Operation.
3. The tournament will follow all server rules with the following exceptions: 1. You will be assigned an opponent, 2. your bracket determines if you are the attacker or defender, 3. the attacker decides the target planet (terrain) while the defender decides the BV range of the forces, and 4. MAY NOT use non-Mech units.
4. The Client Settings will be those of the server with the following change: Victory Conditions -> Force game end at turn limit: on with 12 turn limit.
5. Each Battle will have 1 hour to resolve its fight once the battle commences. The winner is the first player to match the server win conditions, the player whose opponent surrenders, the player declared the winner by the client after 12 turns, or the player with the highest percentage of BV remaining after 12 turns or 1 hour. Players intentionally delaying a game to run the time out will be disqualified (this is BT not American Football).
6. You may not use any existing accounts on the Dominion Server. Make a new account using the above rules.
7. Do NOT, I repeat DO NOT play any games with your tournament account outside of those assigned as part of the tournament. If you want to play a side game, make a proper server account. Violators will be disqualified.
8. The decision of tournament staff are final.

Prizes:
1st Place: 1 Copy of "Graveyard Smash" and a $20 Steam Wallet Gift Card.
2nd Place: 1 Copy of "Graveyard Smash" and 1 Keychain of your choice (excludes Special Edition) with free shipping to U.S. and Europe (other countries may need to pay SnH difference).
3rd Place: 1 Copy of "Graveyard Smash".

All prizes will be awarded at the same time as KickStarter Backers.

Registration should open on the server at around 4 pm PST with registration closing 30 minutes after it opens or after 126 contestants have been entered.

Note: Edits will be made as needed to clarify questions and procedures.
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PostPosted: 11-Nov-2015 21:01    Post subject: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

Good luck!!
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PostPosted: 13-Nov-2015 19:38    Post subject: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

registration is now live.
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PostPosted: 13-Nov-2015 22:05    Post subject: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

event canceled due to low attendance.
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PostPosted: 13-Nov-2015 22:38    Post subject: Re: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

Vagabond wrote:
event canceled due to low attendance.


Bummer... Sad
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PostPosted: 15-Nov-2015 00:57    Post subject: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

If at first as they say....

We will be trying again to hold an online BattleTech Tournament via Megamek. Nick Pettinato has again graciously allowed FMG to utilize his MekWars Server to host a tournament.

Date: Nov 20th
Time: 5 pm PST till its done or we fall asleep.
Client: npettinato88.wix.com/mekwars-dominion

Rules:
1. Follow the "Getting Started" guide for the server found here: npettinato88.wix.com/mekwars-dominion… with the following additions: add a unique 3 letter/number code in brackets to the end of your name to avoid conflicts (Ex. 2nd Marik Militia [DTS]), you MUST select the Battle Formation, and purchase only Battlemechs.
2. Tournament Style is bracketed single elimination utilizing the Training Operation.
3. The tournament will follow all server rules with the following exceptions: 1. You will be assigned an opponent, 2. your bracket determines if you are the attacker or defender, 3. the attacker decides the target planet (terrain) while the defender decides the BV range of the forces, and 4. MAY NOT use non-Mech units.
4. The Client Settings will be those of the server with the following change: Victory Conditions -> Force game end at turn limit: on with 12 turn limit.
5. Each Battle will have 1 hour to resolve its fight once the battle commences. The winner is the first player to match the server win conditions, the player whose opponent surrenders, the player declared the winner by the client after 12 turns, or the player with the highest percentage of BV remaining after 12 turns or 1 hour. Players intentionally delaying a game to run the time out will be disqualified (this is BT not American Football).
6. You may not use any existing accounts on the Dominion Server. Make a new account using the above rules.
7. Do NOT, I repeat DO NOT play any games with your tournament account outside of those assigned as part of the tournament. If you want to play a side game, make a proper server account. Violators will be disqualified.
8. The decision of tournament staff are final.

Prizes:
1st Place: 1 Copy of "Graveyard Smash" and a $20 Steam Wallet Gift Card.
2nd Place: 1 Copy of "Graveyard Smash" and 1 Keychain of your choice (excludes Special Edition) with free shipping to U.S. and Europe (other countries may need to pay SnH difference).
3rd Place: 1 Copy of "Graveyard Smash".

All prizes will be awarded at the same time as KickStarter Backers.

Registration should open on the server at around 4 pm PST with registration closing once the moderator feels enough players have joined with a minimum registration time of 1 hour or after 126 contestants have entered the contest.
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PostPosted: 18-Nov-2015 15:23    Post subject: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

I have downloaded the newest Dominion Client, so if I understand your rules correctly, we only have to wait until friday to create an army in order to start. Let me know if there is more that I need to do, as I am unfamiliar with some of the actions from the summary above.

Lastly, as I dont hang here very much... is there a TS server that we can meet on or are we supposed to meet on mirc?

-Mek
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PostPosted: 18-Nov-2015 18:01    Post subject: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

You are free to setup your account name and setup your army right now. You are just not allowed to play any games with this account.

All other items not explained in the Getting Started page of the server webpage will be explained in the server Friday.

All communications that do not occur here will occur on the server.
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PostPosted: 19-Nov-2015 17:47    Post subject: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

After careful consideration... I will be adjusting the end turn limit by +6 for all games and another +6 for really difficult terrain (wooded, heavy urban, jungle, and wetlands).

Remember though, that this leave each side only 3 minutes in which to move all of their forces and even less time on difficult maps (2.5 minutes). So be careful what you choose.

I will also allow time extensions on a case by case bases.
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PostPosted: 19-Nov-2015 18:01    Post subject: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

[RULES EDITS]

If at first as they say....

We will be trying again to hold an online BattleTech Tournament via Megamek. Nick Pettinato has again graciously allowed FMG to utilize his MekWars Server to host a tournament.

Date: Nov 20th
Time: 5 pm PST till its done or we fall asleep.
Client: npettinato88.wix.com/mekwars-dominion

Rules:
1. Follow the "Getting Started" guide for the server found here: npettinato88.wix.com/mekwars-dominion… with the following additions: add a unique 3 letter/number code in brackets to the end of your name to avoid conflicts (Ex. 2nd Marik Militia [DTS]), you MUST select the Battle Formation, and purchase only Battlemechs.
2. Tournament Style is bracketed single elimination utilizing the Training Operation.
3. The tournament will follow all server rules with the following exceptions: 1. You will be assigned an opponent, 2. your bracket determines if you are the attacker or defender, 3. the attacker decides the target planet (terrain) while the defender decides the BV range of the forces, and 4. MAY NOT use non-Mech units.
4. The Client Settings will be those of the server with the following change: Victory Conditions -> Force game end at turn limit: on with 12 turn limit.
5. Each Battle will have 1 hour to resolve its fight once the battle commences. The winner is the first player to match the server win conditions, the player whose opponent surrenders, the player declared the winner by the client after 18 turns (24 on difficult terrain), or the player with the highest percentage of BV remaining after 18 turns (24 on difficult terrain) or 1 hour. Players intentionally delaying a game to run the time out will be disqualified (this is BT not American Football). Extensions maybe granted on a case by case basis.
6. You may not use any existing accounts on the Dominion Server. Make a new account using the above rules.
7. Do NOT, I repeat DO NOT play any games with your tournament account outside of those assigned as part of the tournament. If you want to play a side game, make a proper server account. Violators will be disqualified.
8. The decision of tournament staff are final.

Prizes:
1st Place: 1 Copy of "Graveyard Smash" and a $20 Steam Wallet Gift Card.
2nd Place: 1 Copy of "Graveyard Smash" and 1 Keychain of your choice (excludes Special Edition) with free shipping to U.S. and Europe (other countries may need to pay SnH difference).
3rd Place: 1 Copy of "Graveyard Smash".

All prizes will be awarded at the same time as KickStarter Backers.

Registration should open on the server at around 4 pm PST with registration closing once the moderator feels enough players have joined with a minimum registration time of 1 hour or after 126 contestants have entered the contest.

Event Coordination Page: www.mordel.net/barandgrill.php?redirect=viewtopic&success=true&p=98007#98007

EDITS: Extended the base play time by 6 turns from 12 to 18 and added a boost to account for difficult terrain.
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PostPosted: 20-Nov-2015 16:22    Post subject: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

www.facebook.com/events/1066871696679835/

Our next event is a simple one:

A raffle for a chance to win a brand new Steam Key for Petroglyph Games' RTS title "Grey Goo" donated by Petroglyph themselves.

To enter, all you need to do is spread the word about our event. Each of the following actions automatically enters you into the raffle (and yes, doing both means two entries).
1. Share this post: www.facebook.com/FourMansGames/posts/554534118035730
2. Re-tweet this tweet: twitter.com/FourMansGames/status/667534763595468800

Please use your personal accounts as business and other entity accounts will be disqualified from the raffle drawing.

Event ends @ 6:00 am November 21.
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PostPosted: 20-Nov-2015 18:35    Post subject: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

www.facebook.com/events/1066871696679835/permalink/1072421539458184/

Our next Competition:

Do you know how hard it is to come up with competitions to promote an event with no prior social presence or any funds? No. Well its not easy.

So the next challenge is this: create a fictional competition that servers to promote a project.

Guidelines:
1. The entire competition must be able to be designed and implemented within 48 hours.
2. The competition must run for at least 24 hours.
3. The competition must utilize ONLY free services.
4. The competition must have a prize to be offered. This prize may be up to 20 dollars in value. Remember to account for shipping to the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
5. It must be G-Rated in presentation.

Prize is 1 Steam Key for Grey Goo.

The winner will be decided by the members of FMG based on feasibility and our fancies. Tip: make it interesting and/or funny.

Competition Ends at 6 am PST November 21st.
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PostPosted: 20-Nov-2015 20:32    Post subject: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

www.facebook.com/FourMansGames/posts/554534118035730

And now for our last Contest for a Steam Key:

Another raffle, but first you must answer 10 trivia questions correctly.

You can find the Quiz here: surveyplanet.com/564f90f9c6c5e7955b74c7b7

Prize: 1 Steam Key for Grey Goo.

The contest will run until 6 am PST November 21st.
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PostPosted: 20-Nov-2015 21:21    Post subject: BattleTech Tournament by FourMans Games Reply to topic Reply with quote

Cancelled, again.
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