EDN Network wrote:On July 3, 1886, mechanical engineer Karl Benz drove the first automobile in Mannheim, Germany, reaching a top speed of 16 km/h (10 mph).
The automobile was powered by a 0.75-hp one-cylinder four-stroke gasoline engine. Benz’s engine was a refinement of the four-stroke engine designed by fellow German Nikolaus Otto, who had refined his design from Étienne Lenoir's two-stroke engine.
The horseless carriage had a water-cooled internal combustible engine, three wheels, tubular framework, tiller steering, and a buggy-like seat for two.
The vehicle further incorporated elements that would characterize the modern vehicle, including electrical ignition, differential, mechanical valves, carburetor, oil and grease cups for lubrication, and a braking system.
As is often the case, Benz was not the only person working on such a design. However, Benz patented his work first. As such, he patented all the processes that made the internal combustion engine feasible for use in an automobile. In 1879 his first engine patent was granted to him. In 1886 Benz was granted a patent for his first automobile.
When I designed this challenge it slipped my mind that July is also Whac-A-Mod month. In light of this realization, the WaM tournament is added to the list of acceptable games for the challenge. Meaning, if a mod creates a WaM game that also fits the specified settings for the July Challenge that game will count towards both the WaM event and the July Challenge scoreboard.
SETTINGS
Maps: Unification Germany
Players per game: 2+
Game Type: STANDARD
Initial Troops: MANUAL
Play Order: ANY
Spoils: FLAT RATE OR NO SPOILS
Reinforcements: ADJACENT
FOG: YES
TRENCH: ANY
Round Limit: 20, 30, OR 50
Round Length: Casual [24 Hour]
Joinablility: Public Only
MEDAL CRITERIA
Tokens are for WINS only. 40 points are required for a medal.
Each GOLD Token is worth 9 points - 6+ Players Each SILVER Token is worth 3 points - 3-5 Players Each BRONZE Token is worth 1 point - 2 Players
Who can play a Challenge? Challenges are open to everyone!
How do I join? No signups required. Join and/or create games that meet the given parameters for this month as found in the OP. Only public games count towards the challenge unless otherwise explicitly stated in the challenge OP. There is also a "join games" link in the OP to provide an easy list of qualifying games.
What are the prizes? All players who meet or exceed the minimum number of required points for the month will earn a Challenge Achievement Medal. The point requirements change every month as we aim to provide a vast assortment of challenges which includes a varying level of difficulty. In addition to the CA medal, the first place finisher receives: 1 Green Conquer Star And the 2nd-5th place finishers receive: 1 Blue Conquer Star
When do I get my prize? My goal is always to award prizes during the week following the completion of the event.
How do we deal with deadbeating? Please report deadbeats in your games by sending me a PM. I will periodically do a random check however I cannot monitor every game. We will evaluate the distribution of prizes to a violating player on a case by case basis.
Tiebreakers? Ties are awarded to the player who reached the point threshold first.
A player has me foed and it is preventing me from joining a lot of challenge games. What can I do? PM the player in question. Be courteous and non-accusatory, ask why you are foed. Do your best to resolve any issues with the other user in this manner. However, if they decided not to remove you from their foe list then you will need to join games without that player or start your own.
What if I want to run a parallel tournament to the challenge? Okay, awesome! Individual tournaments can be added to the challenges so that those games drop tokens. Send me a PM and we will get it added for the month.
Rulings:
1. Deadbeats will have entry points stripped.
2. Wins by round limit will drop tokens.
3. Inventory relating to the challenge will vanish at the end of the year.
4. Bot games do not drop tokens.
5. Any unforeseen abuse is still abuse. Don't take advantage of the system.
If you have any further questions or issues not covered here please either post in the active challenge thread or PM CatchersMitt14.
just my thought...but there really should be a game limit active at one time for the monthly challenges...i noticed you got people with 400-600 challenge games going at once..it takes me attempting to win/even the desire to participate in it as theres no way i can or would do that many...it truley takes the advantage away from good players who want to participate for the win but cant or wont play 24 hr a day...i think there should be some tiype of resolve for further monthly challenges.
When I designed this challenge it slipped my mind that July is also Whac-A-Mod month. In light of this realization, the WaM tournament is added to the list of acceptable games for the challenge. Meaning, if a mod creates a WaM game that also fits the specified settings for the July Challenge that game will count towards both the WaM event and the July Challenge scoreboard.
Okay, the game I stared did drop a gold token. The other five did not and all ended on the first. I did notice the banner went down for about a day so I wonder if he had the date set incorrectly at first. I'll PM him and have it corrected.
ooge wrote:your doing a great job with this but any info on Augusts medal..maybe an extension when or if Augusts medal starts.or am I just missing it somehow.
Game 17574372 didn't get a token either.. I only joined the games via link so think it meets the criteria.. Doesn't give me enough for the medal so not a big deal lol
rizky_biznezz wrote:Game 17574372 didn't get a token either.. I only joined the games via link so think it meets the criteria.. Doesn't give me enough for the medal so not a big deal lol
Admin has looked at this and all appears to now be corrected.
