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Re: SoC 1v1 Ladder Challenge

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dhallmeyer wrote:I challenge ElricTheGreat!

13912373
13912485


One of these are Fog/Trench/NoSpoils and No Round Limit ... before I accept the match and get stuck in the challenge for what will probably be a long time I would like to suggest that there is something put in the Challenge rules regarding the settings .... not only does it block other challenges but since it will go on so long it will also be a pain to keep track of while the players continue other challenges etc ...

Please let me know your thoughts ....

I am thinking there should either be a limit on the selection of only smaller maps if these settings are used ... or mandatory round limit ... or maybe the game can be created with the settings but the person creating the game MUST WIN it within a certain number of rounds before the game is considered a loss for this contest.
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Re: SoC 1v1 Ladder Challenge

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FYI Elric, game finder says there's only 495 of these games with matching map and settings. Just scanning through, there's a handful of 17-20 rounders, and most are between 11-16. None so far past 20.
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MGSteve wrote:I've successfully defended against mac's challenge with my very first win on Conquer Rome, something I thought would never happen. Thank you mac! As ever you are the teacher extraordinaire!

I'd like to challenge [player]asbks[/player] with Game 13905511 and Game 13905515 and will wall him.


Congrats on the win....got it recorded, along with the new challenge...

mackadoo wrote:JJ beat me all 3 games.
mackadoo wrote:I challenge JJ41375.

Game 13874967 Arms Race
Game 13876131 Poison Rome
Game 13874971 Classic Cities: London (random)


Got the match recorded for you...

Vinyl-Taliban wrote:Can I sign up for the ladder please?


Gotcha added at the bottom...

General Roy wrote:
dhallmeyer wrote:
General Roy wrote:Hi!
I see [player]dhallmeyer[/player] is available for challenges, so I'd like to send a challenge his way.
Home game Game 13904908
Random: Game 13904914


Game 13905299

Games finished 2-1 in my favour.
Sorry, dhall. Was a surprise to me, though, especially the Trenches, as it's a map Ive not played much at all.


Got the match recorded for you, General...
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Re: SoC 1v1 Ladder Challenge

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ElricTheGreat wrote:
dhallmeyer wrote:I challenge ElricTheGreat!

13912373
13912485


One of these are Fog/Trench/NoSpoils and No Round Limit ... before I accept the match and get stuck in the challenge for what will probably be a long time I would like to suggest that there is something put in the Challenge rules regarding the settings .... not only does it block other challenges but since it will go on so long it will also be a pain to keep track of while the players continue other challenges etc ...

Please let me know your thoughts ....

I am thinking there should either be a limit on the selection of only smaller maps if these settings are used ... or mandatory round limit ... or maybe the game can be created with the settings but the person creating the game MUST WIN it within a certain number of rounds before the game is considered a loss for this contest.


dhallmeyer wrote:FYI Elric, game finder says there's only 495 of these games with matching map and settings. Just scanning through, there's a handful of 17-20 rounders, and most are between 11-16. None so far past 20.


Rule #4 covers this, "All matches are best two (2) out of three (3). Polymorph games are NOT allowed. The challenger creates a game and conditions of their choosing, the challenged player creates a game and conditions of their choosing. The CHALLENGER creates a random map with Automatic, Escalating, Chained, Sunny, No Trench conditions."

Round limits have never been an issue in the past and some games have been rather long because of the settings created by the player.

I did my own search of these settings (2 player, Sandard, World 2.1, auto, seq, no spoils, fog, trench) and came up with 374 finished games. My findings were consistent with dhallmeyer's.

So, if you are looking for a ruling, then here it is...The match and game are legit.
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Re: SoC 1v1 Ladder Challenge

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If that sucker were a 12-player game, you'd probably be playing forever, but 1v1 should finish within 20 rounds or so, Elric.

And well done on the beatdown, Steve!

I guess I'll challenge tamaynet next. =)
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Re: SoC 1v1 Ladder Challenge

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My first foray into the ladder world!

I'd like to challenge ebt1972.

Home Game: Game 13914776
Random Game: Game 13914779

Password for both is "soc ladder".

PM sent.
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I'm back. Still a bit drained, but I should be fine to play the 1v1's tomorrow.

With Elric tied up, My next unwitting victim will unfortunately be Dukasaur.

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Leehar wrote:I'm back. Still a bit drained, but I should be fine to play the 1v1's tomorrow.

With Elric tied up, My next unwitting victim will unfortunately be Dukasaur.

Game 13916012
Game 13916013

There's a special place in Hell reserved for those who force others to play on Hive.
:evil:

Oh well, I shall accept. Before the timer runs out. Maybe.

You might have to renew my invites tomorrow while I gather my courage for this ordeal.
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If you want to cop out, no worries :) I don't mind choosing another fitting place for your execution ;)

As long as I get a pass on your Home game as well :lol:
Dukasaur wrote:
Leehar wrote:I'm back. Still a bit drained, but I should be fine to play the 1v1's tomorrow.

With Elric tied up, My next unwitting victim will unfortunately be Dukasaur.

Game 13916012
Game 13916013

There's a special place in Hell reserved for those who force others to play on Hive.
:evil:

Oh well, I shall accept. Before the timer runs out. Maybe.

You might have to renew my invites tomorrow while I gather my courage for this ordeal.
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Re: SoC 1v1 Ladder Challenge

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celliottii wrote:
ElricTheGreat wrote:
dhallmeyer wrote:I challenge ElricTheGreat!

13912373
13912485


One of these are Fog/Trench/NoSpoils and No Round Limit ... before I accept the match and get stuck in the challenge for what will probably be a long time I would like to suggest that there is something put in the Challenge rules regarding the settings .... not only does it block other challenges but since it will go on so long it will also be a pain to keep track of while the players continue other challenges etc ...

Please let me know your thoughts ....

I am thinking there should either be a limit on the selection of only smaller maps if these settings are used ... or mandatory round limit ... or maybe the game can be created with the settings but the person creating the game MUST WIN it within a certain number of rounds before the game is considered a loss for this contest.


dhallmeyer wrote:FYI Elric, game finder says there's only 495 of these games with matching map and settings. Just scanning through, there's a handful of 17-20 rounders, and most are between 11-16. None so far past 20.


Rule #4 covers this, "All matches are best two (2) out of three (3). Polymorph games are NOT allowed. The challenger creates a game and conditions of their choosing, the challenged player creates a game and conditions of their choosing. The CHALLENGER creates a random map with Automatic, Escalating, Chained, Sunny, No Trench conditions."

Round limits have never been an issue in the past and some games have been rather long because of the settings created by the player.

I did my own search of these settings (2 player, Sandard, World 2.1, auto, seq, no spoils, fog, trench) and came up with 374 finished games. My findings were consistent with dhallmeyer's.

So, if you are looking for a ruling, then here it is...The match and game are legit.


got it ... heading in ... thank for the info

Just checked and the games are gone ... put them back up dhallmeyer please ....
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Game 13918080

Lets do this !
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I would like to challenge dhallmeyer.
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13929554 Back at you. Happy Hunting.
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tamaynet wrote:I would like to challenge dhallmeyer.
Game 13927080
Game 13927082
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Good Luck


Got the challenge recorded for you...

and I've defeated 9trumpet9 in his challenge...

Ladder updated...
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I'd like to sign up please... better late than never! Going to make my way from the bottom to the top!
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Re: SoC 1v1 Ladder Challenge

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I'd like to send a challenge to [player]Doc_Brown[/player].

I've created the following games:
Random: Game 13932789
Home game: Game 13932793
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aad0906 wrote:I'd like to sign up please... better late than never! Going to make my way from the bottom to the top!


Gotcha added...welcome and good luck! Post if you have any questions...

General Roy wrote:I'd like to send a challenge to [player]Doc_Brown[/player].

I've created the following games:
Random: Game 13932789
Home game: Game 13932793


Got the challenge recorded for you, General....Good luck!
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I challenge [player]Vinyl-Taliban[/player].

Homegame: Game 13940736
Random: Game 13940762
Away: Game 13943081

PM sent.
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Re: SoC 1v1 Ladder Challenge

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ElricTheGreat wrote:
dhallmeyer wrote:Game 13918060 - won by Elric
Game 13918061 - won by Elric


Game 13918080 - ongoing

Lets do this !
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aad0906 wrote:I challenge [player]Vinyl-Taliban[/player].

Homegame: Game 13940736
Random: Game 13940762
Away: TBD

PM sent.


I see your games buddy.

I still have 1 game to play with ebt1972 from my challenge further up the page. I'm waiting on him to invite me to his home game (I sent him a reminder PM).

Can I play your games aad0906 before finishing?
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Hi ... even though your games have not been added to the Ladder spreadsheet .... you are allowed to be playing one series of matches as the person challenging someone at the same time as somebody sends a set of games challenging you.

Good luck on your tie-break match with ebt1972 ... get your game sent off to aad0906 and fend off his challenge!!

Welcome to the Ladder .. and enjoy your battles!


Vinyl-Taliban wrote:
aad0906 wrote:I challenge [player]Vinyl-Taliban[/player].

Homegame: Game 13940736
Random: Game 13940762
Away: TBD

PM sent.


I see your guys buddy.

I still have 1 game to play with ebt1972 from my challenge further up the page. I'm waiting on him to invite me to his home game (I sent him a reminder PM).

Can I play your games aad0906 before finishing?
Vinyl-Taliban wrote:My first foray into the ladder world!

I'd like to challenge ebt1972.

Home Game: Game 13914776
Random Game: Game 13914779

Password for both is "soc ladder".

PM sent.
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For some reason, I'm not getting all my notifications for the Ladder, so please accept my apology for any matches I've recently missed. I've gone back a week to double check all challenges and matches.

macbone wrote:If that sucker were a 12-player game, you'd probably be playing forever, but 1v1 should finish within 20 rounds or so, Elric.

And well done on the beatdown, Steve!

I guess I'll challenge tamaynet next. =)


Got this one recorded, Mac...

Vinyl-Taliban wrote:My first foray into the ladder world!

I'd like to challenge ebt1972.

Home Game: Game 13914776
Random Game: Game 13914779

Password for both is "soc ladder".

PM sent.


Good luck with your first challenge...got it recorded.

Leehar wrote:I'm back. Still a bit drained, but I should be fine to play the 1v1's tomorrow.

With Elric tied up, My next unwitting victim will unfortunately be Dukasaur.

Game 13916012
Game 13916013


Welcome back! How did your Board exams go? Got the challenge to Duk recorded...

aad0906 wrote:I challenge [player]Vinyl-Taliban[/player].

Homegame: Game 13940736
Random: Game 13940762
Away: TBD

PM sent.


Got your first match recorded...Good Luck!!!

ElricTheGreat wrote:
ElricTheGreat wrote:
dhallmeyer wrote:Game 13918060 - won by Elric
Game 13918061 - won by Elric


Game 13918080 - ongoing

Lets do this !


Two out of three is a win...Congrats! Got it recorded...

Thanks, Elric for helping out Vinyl with his question....

Ladder is updated...
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Since neither t4mcr53s2 or Dukasaur has issued a challenge against chapcrap for the #1 position, I'm allowing Aussie02 to reissue a challenge without having to wait.
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