2nd annual Cannon Tournament Hosted by Super Duper Games
Tournament format:
Starts Dec 4th 2006, deadline to sign up Dec 1st 2006
Players will be matched by rank at SDG; unranked players will be
given an average rank of 1600 to start. There will be 3 rounds*, the
number of games each round will depend on the number of players.
Example: If the tournament has 12 players named A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K
& L. Each player will play 3 games; one game against each other
player in their group. The top 3 players will advanced to the next round
with wins accumulating from round to round.
Round one
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* If necessary to break a tie for first place additional rounds may
be added.
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We would like to suggest
that everyone plays as many games prior to the tournament at SDG
as is convenient for them both for practice and so they may be
better matched. The AI player is an excellent way for beginners to
learn the rules, these games do not get ranked and it is still
under development so a live opponent is still the best way to
learn the game. Players who would like to play a tutorial game
should start a cannon game and Put "Dralius Only Tutorial" in the
notes. The data base is also a good reference to see how games are
played. |
Games move time will be set at 3 days. Players should move as often
as they are able to keep the tournament progressing.
There will be a play break for the holiday season where the 3 day
limit will not be enforce starting Dec 23rd 2006 to Jan 2nd 2007. On the
2nd the move clocks will be reset to 3 days.
If you have an emergency weather personal or technical and need an
extension of time it is at your opponents discretion to decide weather
to grant it. Extensions cannot be indefinite; any game that is not
progressing and holding up the tournament will be terminated by the
judge after an attempt to warn the player, with a win being awarded to
the player who last moved.
Since points will be awarded on a win/loss basis only it is
considered good etiquette to resign a game that you clearly cant win.
Players should review the game thoroughly before making this decision.
Once resigned a game may not be resumed or restated.
In addition the 3 move cannon repetition rule is not enforced by the
SDG game server. "No cannon may shift more than three times in a row
regardless of the direction without an intervening move from another
cannon or single soldier." This situation rarely happens since it is
seldom beneficial to stall for long periods; if it becomes an issue in
your game please notify me (Dralius) before continuing.
Entering:
Players may enter by signing up at Super Duper Games
The names of the winner and finalists of each round will be listed
both at PyroMyth Games, SDG and possibly at several other locations not
excluding print. The players addresses and e-mails will be kept private
and only used for tournament purposes.
Players may only enter once. Any one found to be playing under more
than one identity will be disqualified immediately.
Entrees will be cut off 3 days prior to the tournament start date so
that the organizers have time to get organized. A reminder e-mail will
be sent to all participants at this time so that if they need to cancel
they may without disrupting the tournament.
Prize
The First place finisher will receive one of our new laser etched cannon, pictured below. These sets will become available for sale this October. The second place finisher will win one of our original cannon sets and from the remaining participants we will have a drawing for a Pyromyth GamesT-shirt or Hat from our PMG Gear shop.
The prizes will be mailed immediately after the conclusion of the tournament. Since the
tournament is being held by way of the internet possibly requiring
international delivery, PyroMyth Games reserves the right to ship the
game by the most economical mean possible not excluding; slow boat,
pigeon or camel.
