FPS Grey Team Mini tourny records

[pils]

Yeah... totally ridciulously long title....

Frylock- 0/0/1
Wins:
Losses:
Draws: WaCk-HeAd

Gigolojlo- 2/2/0
Wins: reckless. Kbholen1
Losses: wack-head. wack-head
Draws:

Airforceone- 2/1/0
Wins: Anarchy United, bax
Losses: tacto
Draws:

Bax varlet- 4/4/0
Wins: reckless, powza, ninai, cliche
Losses: tactoholic, wack-head, AFO, tacto
Draws:

~SlayeR~- 1/0/1
Wins: hoolwath
Losses:
Draws: powza

Anarchy United- 1/2/0
Wins: solingro
Losses: powza, AFO
Draws:

Ninai- 2/2/1
Wins: Tactoholic, wack-head
Losses: Tactoholic, bax
Draws: hoolwath

Worker- 0/0/0
Wins:
Losses:
Draws:

Allstar- 0/0/0
Wins:
Losses:
Draws:

Solingro- 0/1/0
Wins:
Losses: AU
Draws:

Powza- 2/1/1
Wins: pils, Anarchy United
Losses: Baxvarlet
Draws: slayer

Pils- 0/4/0
Wins:
Losses: Cliche, powza, wack-head, tacto
Draws:

Wack-Head- 6/2/1
Wins: pils, gig, gig, bax, hoolwath, reckless
Losses: ninai, tactoholic
Draws: Frylock

Hoolwath- 0/2/1
Wins:
Losses:wack-head, slayeR
Draws: draw

Reckless- 0/3/0
Wins:
Losses: gig, bax, wack-head
Draws:

KBHolen1- 0/1/0
Wins:
Losses: gig
Draws:

Cliché- 1/1/0
Wins: pils
Losses: bax
Draws:

Tactoholic- 6/1/0
Wins: Ninai, wack-head, bax varlet,bax(again?), pils, AFO
Losses: Ninai
Draws:

[pils]

Cliche beats pils

[powza]

Powza over pils.....gg
I had a little bit of luck

[pils]

And I played against my will... :p

[gigolojlo gl]

Game: gigolojlo vs. Reckless
Winner: gigolojlo
Screenshot: He'll confirm but I have it if needed.
Comments: He had a funky off-center set (which I believe was probably a counter attempt from our previous practice game) that made me work out a completely different strategy compared to the one I had been using. I rearranged my scout and pyro positions, and then went in for the cleric kill. As I had expected, it cost me my scout and pyro but was well worth it. From there on out, I just picked off the rest of his units one by one (with Lady Luck quickening the process). The game turned out very well and forced me to think. He is a pretty solid player and knows what to do... even though his set is odd :p. Good game Reckless.

[Reckless]

I was trying something new trying to protect my cleric(RIP) but didn't work :p it was a solid game and a very good one at that I confirm. gg


EDIT: I confirm my game with zoma

[BaxVarlet]

Bax vs. Reckless
Winner: Bax

Summary: He made me go on the offensive in our opp side turtle grey game. He ass bombed my knight early into it. Then I killed his scout for my DMW. That was after i killed his pyro.

I had a chanty, he didn't and he didn't really have units to fight a chanty so I won.

Good game Reck.

[WaCk-HeAd]

*subscribes to thread*

I'll get some games in ASAP.

[gigolojlo gl]

*subscribes to thread*

I'll get some games in ASAP.

To Rev!

[Vyse.Networks]

sign me up, im inside :cool:

[pils]

no.
Records updated.

[WaCk-HeAd]

WaCk-HeAd vs Pils
Winner: WaCk-HeAd
Screenie: On request.

Center vs my freaky corner. It was a rocky start because I had several other things I still needed to finish. He made a mistake when he risked a few units hoping they'd block, though.

His witch blocked putting me in a tricky position but his scout didn't. That put him at a big disadvantage.

The blocking was freaky. His witch blocked, which sucked. But his knight not blocking a frontshot sucked for him. It might have been a little in his favor but the key shot, my scout killing his scout from the side, hit so he didn't get any big blocks. His witch was +20, too, by the way. It was freaky but not a big factor.

It was a good game, but he needs to be more careful with his key units. I think this might have been due to lack of concentration on his side, but I'm not sure.

I do want to give props to the team again for putting their spots at risk. Big up yourself! :)

[pils]

Yeah, concetration was not 100%. But thats no excuse, good game man.
Hope to play you again sometime.
At this point my mind isn't set on keeping my spot anymore. Its just playing some good games. Because thats what this game boils down too...
And I'm sure fry will do whats best for the team.
GG again!

[FryLock]

Frylock vs. Wack-Head
winner: draw

No offense to anyone who I played in my previous 20+ games, but this was by far the most intense and toughest game I've seen to date. Wack and I started out opposite sides, and he moved in aggressively right away. I was able to turn back his attack by wounding his knights, but he played it cool and just retreated them, while bringing his witch up. We shuffled for about 20-30 mins, he took a kill shot on my +45 scout from the front, I think that's 0% chance to hit, so I wouldn't call it luck that it blocked.

Speaking of luck, it was apportioned pretty evenly, though it came in bunches for each of us. After the long shuffle, I decided to try and take out one of his knights, but he got a few side shots on my guy and was able to kill it, giving him a 1 knight edge. Then he started to come in after me and my guys still wouldn't block - he even told me to start blocking! :p Of course, we all know what happens then, my scout and witch both catch side blocks and I push him back. About 15 mins more of shuffling, and I get a knight in his territory, but the way this game's going, we know what happens - his scout side blocks and the knight has to bail out.

Meanwhile, he's got his barriered witch at 10hp just hanging out, and I want to kill it, so my scout can't really go anywhere, in case the witch leaves. So he sends in 2 knights to try and flank me and kill stuff. Due to his unit advantage, I realize I've only got one chance, and I send my assassin on a long flank. He decided to press his offense, and I get my assassin to hit his chanty. He heals, then I move my scout up to hit the chanty again (the chanty's location is such that if he freezes, he'll freeze both his cleric and BW). So he moves his scout in range of my LW to get a backshot against my 32 hp scout, so he can kill it with the witch. But I guess he lost track of his cleric's wait time (which was at 2), because I hit his scout with my witch, then LW his scout, then kill his chanty with my assassin, while losing my scout.

So he has 3 knights, assassin, witch, cleric and wards, but I have chanty, wards, cleric, 2 knights, and wounded assassin trying to retreat. It's shaping up to be a hell of a finish, since he has no real range. We both thought I had a slight, very slight edge - but then he dc'd.

The battle wiped us out, and regardless of who had an edge, we decided to call it a draw. Excellent, excellent game.

[WaCk-HeAd]

Excellent story, nothing to add. I'm completely drained and I haven't had such a grey game in a long time.

I knew I was in for one hell of a game, and I got it.

Awesome play, Fry. Very impressive.

I've got the end-screenie to give everybody an idea.

http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/7047/fryminizq9.th.jpg (http://img480.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fryminizq9.jpg)

[Hoolwath]

...

I think Wack has a slight advantage... if the orange assasin is about to be killed that is... he can lure Fry's units out on his witch and even prime an ass bomb.

I would not call it a draw that early in the game. Hmm.

[FryLock]

Well, regardless of other opinions, we both decided to call it a draw. Take what you will from that. Haha, and it wasn't early in the game...we'd been there at least an hour, probably more along the lines of 80 minutes. Ugh.

I'm posting this here, since it was placed in the wrong thread:

Ninai vs. Tactoholic

winners: 1st game Ninai
2nd game Tactoholic

In first game I made a few mistakes at the begining, and it was clear, that he'll take out my cleric,so in effort to change the result I've started to counter-attack. That was quite succesfull and in the endgame he had just small advantage and luck has turned win to my side. (I think I was a bit unlucky before though)

In second game the position was equal, until he destroyed my wards with mages, after that he gained some advantage and won. Both were great games for me. I was the player with a bit more mistakes, result is 1-1 though.

[powza]

Powza vs AU

Winner: powza

It was a good fun game. We went knight for knight , then I assassin bombed his other knight. From there he went on the attack and I fought him off. He used his chanty well at the end but it wasnt quite enough. Great game mate

2-0-0

Edit: Bax beats me. I made an error allowing him to freeze my knight and scout. Should have moved knight forward one more space. Wasnt thinking. gg bax

2-1-0

[|AFO|]

AFO vs. AU
Winner: AFO

Not sure If I'm supposed to count this...not really sure what is going on, but w/e. =P

Uhh...He went offensive from the beggining and we traded units knight for knight, witch for knight. I got two hits that were not in my favor on his knights, but it did not really make a difference. Simply allowed my scout to shift instead of attack and then shift.

At that point he was a bit over extended, so I sent in my scout and two knights. He wasn't able to recover fast enough and I was albe to get his chanty cleric and barrier ward for one of my knights. Two blocks allowed my second knight to retreat. At that point he had no chance, and surrendered. I may have killed his last knight...don't remember.

[BaxVarlet]

Bax vs. Powza
Winner: Bax

He moved in quickly with his scout to kill my cleric. I did a good job blocking LoS to a point, until he made a silly move with a knight. I paralyzed his knight and scout, and it was pretty much over then.

[powza]

I will be away for the weekend with the Army, so I wont be able to play any more games for the next 2-3 days. Sorry.....

Still 2-1-0

[WaCk-HeAd]

...

I think Wack has a slight advantage... if the orange assasin is about to be killed that is... he can lure Fry's units out on his witch and even prime an ass bomb.

I would not call it a draw that early in the game. Hmm.

I thought about playing it out, but it was such a great game, it doesn't really matter who wins. A draw was actually a very good ending for this game. It came a little bit sooner than expected, but it's still a good ending nonetheless.

This tournament isn't about records, it's about showing your skill. And I think we both succeeded at that in this game.

[~SlayeR~]

I have to play in this?

[pils]

Yes.
Records updated in 1 second...
Fry, I will be including both of tacto and ninai's games, unless you state otherwise.

[Ninai]

Well, regardless of other opinions, we both decided to call it a draw. Take what you will from that. Haha, and it wasn't early in the game...we'd been there at least an hour, probably more along the lines of 80 minutes. Ugh.

I'm posting this here, since it was placed in the wrong thread:

Yeah, I've been there waiting for the end, because wack has send me PM probably few minutes before he met FryLock. I have thought 'good, so now I'll wait those 30 mins ..' :)
..and then as midnight was nearing, Ive said to myself 'they have to end it in few minutes'
Tactoholic has arived right after they ended. So yes, we have played and the post is in the discusion thread.

Ninai vs. Wack-head
winner: Ninai
http://i12.tinypic.com/6gc16d2.jpg
The game was close for pretty long time, until we have each killed few units, then he has opened his defense, so I could rush towards his cleric.I have killed his scout, from that moment I had deciding small advantage. I have won only by knight and cleric (and wards) though, so it was still close.

[WaCk-HeAd]

WaCk-HeAd vs Ninai
Winner: Ninai
Screenie:

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/3484/ninaiminilossxh0.th.jpg (http://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ninaiminilossxh0.jpg)

His strange spread vs my strange turtle. He charged in with his knight and assassin but I could stop them with my two knights. We went in swinging and I was able to fend them off. I then got a side shot on his assassin for the kill (9 health). She blocked.

This resulted in a tough position and I lost my knight because he rightfully added his enchantress to the fight. I was able to take his assassin and later he let his witch die, but I lost my knight because of the block, unfortunately.

He carried on attacking with his left over knight while I had to retreat my wounded knight. I continued to be in a tough position because my retreating knight refused to block anything except for 1 or 2 shots in the beginning. I had to protect my knight and my enchantress and cleric, so I chose to hit his scout with my witch. In the meanwhile I was hacking at his other knight and to reverse positions I needed a hit on his 27 health knight. It blocked. I didn't give up and put pressure on his knight while he attacked my base with his knight. He decided to risk a side shot on this 4 health knight again (it had +6) by killing my witch. I took the shot and it blocked again.

This also caused my knight to be out of position because I needed another few turns. He could come into my formation with another knight from the front, and I had to freeze my entire base. I froze both of his knights, my bward, my cleric and a 12 health knight. Because my 12 hp scout was barried by the barrier ward he got a side shot on my scout. It hit.

This resulted in his 18 health scout, enchantress and cleric still being free, and my knight and assassin and lward being free. I pressed his scout down to 1 health, but I missed a LOS shot where he could still barrier his scout. He took it and I had refroze with my 17 health enchantress. He moved in his enchantress, which I killed because he had to barrier his scout. He killed my knight and healed his scout again to 25. I then made a mistake, hoping I could save my enchantress and the expense of my cleric. He killed them both without losing much. I proceeded to kill his scout and knight with my left over assassin and knight. I killed his scout with +50 or something, but it didn't really matter anymore. I lose by a cleric, bward, lward and a knight.

It was an exciting and good game, but I felt I was put at a disadvantage because of blocking. I don't think I blocked any shots except for certain blocks and 80-90% shots. He on the other hand blocked a few key shots.

Don't take this as if I'm whining, because I'm not (well, a little bit). Ninai is a great player, and it was a fun game and I'm not feeling bad or annoyed or anything. I just want to give a complete picture of how the game went.

Good game, Ninai. Great performance.

[pils]

Sounds like it was a good game.
Updated.

[Mithrandir]

As the tourney progresses, I think I'd like to see the players in the first post ranked, from top to bottom, based on their won/loss ratio or something. Just an idea.

Edit: Oh, and Wack is listed as 1-0-1 when he should be 1-1-1.

[Anarchy_United]

Just to warn everyone, I leave for Hawaii for 10 days on Sunday. I will attempt to get a lot of games in before then, and after that, but that is why I will be inactive for that time period.

[WaCk-HeAd]

Edit: Oh, and Wack is listed as 1-0-1 when he should be 1-1-1.

You so got it out for me!!!

Whatever, Mith, even despite your evil plans to keep me from the team, I'll still do it!

FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOM!

[/random]

But yeah... I'm 1-1-1.

[FryLock]

Just to warn everyone, I leave for Hawaii for 10 days on Sunday. I will attempt to get a lot of games in before then, and after that, but that is why I will be inactive for that time period.

I wouldn't worry. To be honest, this tourney is more about evaluating the new folks and the current members who really didn't play that much in the 1st go-round. I've got a pretty good idea of where a lot of the current team is at, so it's just basically info gathering so that I can try to make the best starting lineup.

[FryLock]

sorry, wrong thread

[FryLock]

Unprecedented triple post! Why? Because I can.

Frylock vs. Reckless
winner: fry

He spent the whole game playing defense, which allowed me to structure my attack just the way I wanted it. I think he used his assassin bomb way too early, he triggered it himself and used it to kill a knight. But following that, I got his witch and pyro, so it was really a 3 for 1 trade. Since he was hanging back, I just brought everyone up and picked away at him, eventually bombing his LW. Then I scouted his cleric and retreated. He had no way to win at that point.

s/s if necessary.

[Reckless]

gg I confirm.

[Anarchy_United]

Unprecedented triple post! Why? Because I can.

Frylock vs. Reckless
winner: fry

He spent the whole game playing defense, which allowed me to structure my attack just the way I wanted it. I think he used his assassin bomb way too early, he triggered it himself and used it to kill a knight. But following that, I got his witch and pyro, so it was really a 3 for 1 trade. Since he was hanging back, I just brought everyone up and picked away at him, eventually bombing his LW. Then I scouted his cleric and retreated. He had no way to win at that point.

s/s if necessary.

I've nine-tuple posted, wizzy has done more, along with Inked's 6-page thread which is almost all his.

[The AIDS Virus]

I've nine-tuple posted, wizzy has done more, along with Inked's 6-page thread which is almost all his.

He's right Fry, sorry, your triple post is completely mundane and ordinary.

[BaxVarlet]

Not for By-the-book-Fry.

It was unprecedented for him.

[allstarGL]

I'm swamped at work, and have been putting in a lot of overtime lately. The last thing I've wanted to do is dick around on the computer. I'll do my best, but untill next friday I highly doubt I'll be on much. After next friday I will be back to normal shifts.

[Hoolwath]

I have the last of 11 university-entry exams today. A law one, in... one hour and twenty minutes. Wish me luck, I am off. Bye.


Therefore, I will be able to play my games in near future.

[~SlayeR~]

Good luck.

[solingro]

solingro vs. AU
Winner: AU

It was my center vs his corner, and obviously he tried to flank me hard early on. Which I didn't mind except he did a witch move on my sassy hitting his own knight that was surprising and kept me defensive the whole time. He got aggressive with his witch and I had to put my scout in danger to kill the witch but in doing so he also had to put his scout in danger. Eventually we traded scouts and after chanty whoring from both of us, it should've been a draw already. But I made a mistake and still could've drawn but missed another chance to draw. He had to go but he had it won at that point.

GG AU

Edit: AU, even if you had gone after my chanty first time, still wouldn't have worked out the way you wanted. If anything probably would've ensured a draw.

[Anarchy_United]

solingro vs. AU
Winner: AU

It was my center vs his corner, and obviously he tried to flank me hard early on. Which I didn't mind except he did a witch move on my sassy hitting his own knight that was surprising and kept me defensive the whole time. He got aggressive with his witch and I had to put my scout in danger to kill the witch but in doing so he also had to put his scout in danger. Eventually we traded scouts and after chanty whoring from both of us, I missed a move for the draw. He had to go but he had it won at that point.

GG AU

Yah, it was a good game. Sorry I had to cut out like that, but my mom was about to throw something at me.

[powza]

I am back now and I can play tomorrow during the day....

[planktiffy]

>.< i hate all of you :p

i want to play all of you to see if i could even stand a chance in this if i ever did make it, but i'll be busy throught the next couple of days but i'll try to get on as much as i can
good luck to all of you in the tourny

[gigolojlo gl]

Game: gigolojlo vs. KBHoleN1
Winner: gigolojlo
Screenshot: http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/791/kbjl0.jpg
Comments: Luck was pretty even on both sides of the game (at one point, both of our witches blocked frontals simultaneously). We both used center sets but in his first move he fried my knight, while I went for his lightning ward. Things soon evened out when we swapped ward for ward and knight for knight. Taking out his barrier ward put him at a huge disadvantage with chanty and I basically managed to swing a knight in and do some heavy damage. All in all, I enjoyed the match... though it was very quick. Good game KB and thanks for making time to get this battle done.

On second thought, a side pyro block I got in the middle of the game helped a bunch.

[KBHoleN1]

Yeh, the pyro hurt, but I'm not sure I could have won with it. Maybe gotten real close though. He played very solid, I did not. GG.

[~SlayeR~]

Sorry for not playing any games thus far, but my last week and such has been all busy. Since I had my 3 day camp and now it is test week at my school so I have hardly any time to play. So sorry for not playing any games yet, but I will try and squeeze some in if anyone is on after my tests tomorrow.

[Mithrandir]

Come on y'all, let's see some more games.

[WaCk-HeAd]

WaCk-HeAd vs Gigolojlo gl
Winner: WaCk-HeAd
Screenie:
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/1761/gigminium6.th.jpg (http://img512.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gigminium6.jpg)

His center vs my strange corner.

It was a good game, with a mistake early on, on Gig's side. He had a LOS shot on my cleric in our last match, and he assumed it was still there. It wasn't. :) He moved his scout in next to my lward and shot my scout from the front. It hit, but it didn't matter. I witchburn his scout with only 3 spaces away. He has to barrier and he has no way out for his scout. It was trapped. He manouvered his knights into my base because his scout was right in my base and killed my assassin. I trapped his knight, and had a clean kill shot on it from the side, but it blocked. He moved in another knight which saved his 9 health knight. But by rescuing his hurt knight he sacrificed his other knight.

I then made a stupid move and blocked my witch with my scout, so his could escape. I took a clean shot on his pyro with my scout so he had to choose between his pyro and scout, but it blocked. I moved in my knight to make it a little harder still. After this turn it stopped being a good game because Gig made a classical mistake. He forgot he had to either heal or barrier his scout because I moved my own to take a shot on his pyro. he zapped my knight and I could kill his scout with my witch. He kills my forwarded knight and I could save my witch.

He moves in his knights to kill my cleric. I sacrificed my cleric for a sure kill on one of his knight and he has only a knight, assassin and a pyro as attacking units. By killing my cleric he also trapped his last knight, so I knew I had the game. He moved in his assassin but it was too late and I could freeze them both. Game over.

Luck was on his side a little bit but irrelevant due to his mistake.

Well played, Gig. Such a slip-up happens to every good player. It isn't a big deal.

[gigolojlo gl]

I lost to Wack again.

2-2

[WaCk-HeAd]

WaCk-HeAd vs Gigolojlo gl
Winner: WaCk-HeAd
Screenie:
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/5774/gigimini2dq5.th.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=gigimini2dq5.jpg)

Same setups. I warned him not to play while he was frustrated from our first game and the game before which he lost due to luck.

He didn't listen and wanted to play anyway.

Game over when I was about to kill his cleric or if he barried, his assassin.

He came across frustrated and didn't play or act his usual self. EDIT: Gig felt wronged by this comment, but it wasn't meant as an insult. I think he's a cool dude and a talented player. I do feel that he played beneath his own ability in our last match, and I felt his frustration due to whatever reasons was the explanation for this.

My apologies if I came off as an asshole.

[pils]

Sucks gig, but don't worry about it. :)
I g2g very soon, but when I come back I will update the records. And I will be on for the rest of the night to play games.

[Mithrandir]

I'm really unimpressed with the lack of participation so many of you are showing. FYI.

[allstarGL]

I'm really unimpressed with the lack of participation so many of you are showing. FYI.

ok dad lol

[Mithrandir]

ok dad lol

You don't have to care about my opinion. But Fry does and the final say is his. And I will be making arguments for each of my recommendations (as well as for those I don't recommend) and I tend to argue rather persuasively. I will strongly recommend against anyone that doesn't take this mini tourney seriously, on the grounds that they are less likely to take the real thing seriously. If you want to be an ass, AND not play any games, that's your business but don't be too confident about staying on the team.

[pils]

Look, its not my intent to cause bad blood or seem like an ass myself.
But maybe he, among others, feels like he has already proven himself....
And it is people like myself, possibly powza, possibly solingro and the others trying out that this tourny is really for.
Again, I don't mean to offend or anything. But that is just what it looks like from my perspective.

[~SlayeR~]

slayer vs. pow pow
draw

He lost his scout for my cleric which was a good is trade for him, leaving me without healing but him having to deal with my chanty, which didn't really get used since we were just hit and running most of the game, ended with us both with 7 units, none of us going on an attack, me being affraid with no cleric and him about my chanty with his lack of range.. Toughest game I have had for a while.

gg pow.

[powza]

Yeah intense game. Would have loved to have tried to play it out if I had a spare 3 hours. haha

gg stiff

2-1-1

[WaCk-HeAd]

WaCk-HeAd vs Tactoholic
Winner: Tactoholic
Screenie: N/A

After 2 consecutive knight side hits, 1 front knight shot (no -%), a witch side block, a +31 shot that killed my knight, when I had a total of 1 side + 70% block within 10 minutes, he was able to move into such a position, I had no other choice but to surrender.

It was well played by Tactoholic, but I had no chance. Couldn't do anything.

Edit: I must add that except for his witch side block, he didn't get any blocks either. I got 4 side hits on his knights, but they didn't have any +%. Situation and timing was different for both players, though.

[TACTOHOLIC]

I must add that you were already on a tough situation before my witch blocked ( she blocked on a 3 turn wait and with 10 hp) it wasnt a block that could let me use her again, you chose to retreat instead of trying for an exchange, we both werent having blocks and you put yourself on a defensive position... and it wasnt over when you surrendered. Anyway, good game wack.

[WaCk-HeAd]

I must add that you were already on a tough situation before my witch blocked ( she blocked on a 3 turn wait and with 10 hp) it wasnt a block that could let me use her again, you chose to retreat instead of trying for an exchange, we both werent having blocks and you put yourself on a defensive position... and it wasnt over when you surrendered. Anyway, good game wack.

Nah, I didn't have a chance. I didn't even name every hit... I'm not saying you got crazy blocks, even though that witch cost me another quite prescious turn, but I was on the defensive, and they were pretty crucial.

Maybe I should have gone for the exchange, but I don't think expecting at least one or two blocks is silly. One +70% block and all those hits within 10 minutes was just too much.

You pressed the action very well and played a good game, definitely. But I just felt there was not much I could do.

[Cliche]

You don't have to care about my opinion. But Fry does and the final say is his. And I will be making arguments for each of my recommendations (as well as for those I don't recommend) and I tend to argue rather persuasively. I will strongly recommend against anyone that doesn't take this mini tourney seriously, on the grounds that they are less likely to take the real thing seriously. If you want to be an ass, AND not play any games, that's your business but don't be too confident about staying on the team.

I've actually recently acquired a job. That's the reason of my inactivity. The hours blow, and waking up so early in the morning makes me extremely tired, which means early bed times. Unfortunately, that leaves very little time for TAO.

I realize that this is no excuse, though. I will try to make myself less scarce. I'll be on Revelations for the next hour or so. Come see me if you want a game.

[KBHoleN1]

I may have to withdraw myself from this. As much as I would like to make the team, I don't have the time and energy to invest to this tourney at the moment. I'm working 10 hour days now, and come home absolutely drained. I played gig the other day, and my head wasn't in the game at all. When I suck at life, I suck at this game. Sorry.

I should have realized this before, but I desperately wanted to start playing more. I'm just too stressed to do anything about it.

[BaxVarlet]

I'm really unimpressed with the lack of participation so many of you are showing. FYI.

Yeah, it's been boring lately. I haven't seen anyone except gig on. And I can only beat him so many times until it gets boring.

I saw Tacto one night, but decided to participate in Real's tourney instead of greying him.

[gigolojlo gl]

Yeah, it's been boring lately. I haven't seen anyone except gig on. And I can only beat him so many times until it gets boring.

I saw Tacto one night, but decided to participate in Real's tourney instead of greying him.

Lying is a terrible habit. You should stop before it gets to be a problem.

[allstarGL]

You don't have to care about my opinion. But Fry does and the final say is his. And I will be making arguments for each of my recommendations (as well as for those I don't recommend) and I tend to argue rather persuasively. I will strongly recommend against anyone that doesn't take this mini tourney seriously, on the grounds that they are less likely to take the real thing seriously. If you want to be an ass, AND not play any games, that's your business but don't be too confident about staying on the team.

If your going to base it on a reply i made as a joke then I really don't care what your opinion of me is or your recommendation. I know I will be active and play my games. I've been in the past two rev vs legends tourny's and was always one of the more active people.

All I was saying is you sounded like my father. Didn't mean to have you go all pissy on me.

[powza]

I am active, I just never see you noobs on!!

[~SlayeR~]

Because they are sleeping when we are on... And as they are waking up, we are going to sleep...

[powza]

Still, I have played the most games :)

[WaCk-HeAd]

Nuh-uh :)

I'm 3-2-1.

[pils]

0-3 =/
All the games I have won are unofficial... :p
I will try and be active, but I rarely see people on. Not to mention I'm not at home right now so its extremely difficult for me to know when I will be on, or for how long.

Computer time is random for me when I'm not at home...

[BaxVarlet]

Tacto just beat me by 3. It was a good game, luck wasn't really an issue at all. His Pyros blocked more than I had liked, but nothing wild. Good game.

[BaxVarlet]

Wack just beat me.

Like he said, it was a messy game. But it was still excellent. Not much to say, Wack outplayed me at the end with his chanty and knight, after he killed my chanty and cleric.

I need to work on keeping my chanty alive longer...

[WaCk-HeAd]

WaCk-HeAd vs Zoma (BaxVarlet
Winner: WaCk-HeAd
Screenie: N/A

He will confirm.

A very messy game with luck on both sides, I think. It wasn't really an issue for either players. Oh yeah, his witch had a side and front block, but neither was very crucial. Witches just don't seem to like me.
I had some knight blocks in return. So it was all even.

I have to go so no long battle reports. BaxVarlet's skill is pretty known around here, and he showed it again.

I win with my wards, cleric and knight.

[pils]

I'm gonna wait to update records when I get home.
I hope its not a problem...

[Ninai]

I've got some work to do on computer, so if you guys want to play with me, just PM me with times in which you can be on.

[Nitanius Nolund]

I am impressed by the games played, if not the amount of games played so far in this tournament. Some really hard-fought matches have been played, and I hope to seem some more in the coming days :)

[BaxVarlet]

Just beat ninai by a 2 hp knight.

We both used our scouts to kill each other's chanties and clerics. After that I was up by one unit, a knight. However, after getting practically no blocks, it came down to my 16 hp knight vs his full assassin. It side hit me, I moved twice to get around back with my back against a wall and hit it.

He the retreated to his LW. He waited until he had a 50/50 chance to side hit my knight. I blocked, and killed his assassin.

Good game ninai.

[Hoolwath]

I checked Rev 3 times today at random times. There were none of participants online cept from Bax who was already in game. I guess we will have to set some times. I am off to bed. It is 0:20 am here.

[gigolojlo gl]

Boys, let's get our games together. Legends has been making some serious progress and is keeping up the momentum, while we remain at a stand-still. Barely any games have been played in this secondary tourney (especially against the "newbies") and all interest seems to be lost. Pick up the slack and pull your acts together! If you are not ready to commit yourself to this effort then let it be known. At this point, I think we can already determine who will replace b00z and any other players to be swapped/added, unless the ball starts rolling again.

[pils]

I tried playing tacto today. He had to go though. =/

[powza]

At this point, I think we can already determine who will replace b00z and any other players to be swapped/added, unless the ball starts rolling again.
You must be talking about me right? :)

PS - Pils, update the front page already!!!!! :p

Edit: I can probably play tomorrow or Sunday....

[bludhoundz]

Gig is kind of right (for the second time.. I guess tournies make him post seriously once in a while).

Legends has moved on to round two. They already have 6 / 10 main players, and no subs. So far, even though we have it narrowed down, we have 0 definites.

Remember, the deadline is July 15th.

I'd say let's run this until July 10th (latest, and thats if activity picks up), and then organize the team. If we have our team finalized by then, we'll be more ready than if we get it together on the last day.

Edit:

I also wanna know where a great deal of our players are. They were active for the last tourney, but several have disappeared (Fry, AU, AFO, allstar, etc..).

[Ninai]

I haven't seen AFO for quite long time. Others are sometimes online.

[Nitanius Nolund]

I see AFO on AIM, I can tell him to get his ass in gear for you.

[pils]

I see allstar on all the time.
And I GUESS i'll update the stupid friggen records...

updated.

[Mithrandir]

Wack-Head- 4/1/1
Wins: pils, gig, gig, bax
Losses: ninai, tactoholic
Draws: Frylock

How can Wack lose to ninai and tacto and have only lost one game? :confused:

:p

[pils]

Oopsy... Good call :p

[TACTOHOLIC]

I have the best record judging that a loss of wack is by me. :cool:

[BaxVarlet]

I suggest the team be formed relatively soon. People who make the team will most likely be more excited about this whole endeavor and are likely to be more active.

Those who are making the final decision should have a basic idea of who should and should not be on the team. There are a handful of people that seem to be a head above the rest, and for them, making the team is almost a given.

Even just simply saying so-and-so has made the team will make the end of the process closer, which is a beneficial thing.

This mini-tournament has no guidelines or deadlines. It's just a bunch of great greyers thrown into the mix told to battle it out. Even if more games are played, they will not really help decide who makes the team. If some members are chosen now, the remaining people can play each other and we can eventually narrow this down.

I'm all for something being done. Letting this continue the way it is will just cause more inactivity.

[gigolojlo gl]

I suggest the team be formed relatively soon. People who make the team will most likely be more excited about this whole endeavor and are likely to be more active.

Those who are making the final decision should have a basic idea of who should and should not be on the team. There are a handful of people that seem to be a head above the rest, and for them, making the team is almost a given.

Even just simply saying so-and-so has made the team will make the end of the process closer, which is a beneficial thing.

This mini-tournament has no guidelines or deadlines. It's just a bunch of great greyers thrown into the mix told to battle it out. Even if more games are played, they will not really help decide who makes the team. If some members are chosen now, the remaining people can play each other and we can eventually narrow this down.

I'm all for something being done. Letting this continue the way it is will just cause more inactivity.

I think we can already decide who we want to add/swap. It is quite clear that TACTO and Wack should be added to the team. Those two, along with powza, should battle for b00z's spot. I believe pow, since he did not originally make the squad (and no offense to him), should remain a sub if he does not replace dab00z. If he does, one of the pair should snatch the bench position and the other possibly steal a starting name or be an extra sub. Unless Hool and Cliche get their acts together, they should be tossed aside (harsh but true). KB has stated he currently does not have the time to engage in the tryouts and Reckless has not been doing so hot. This post is just my personal opinion and a simple suggestion. Give me your thoughts. Whatever the case, we need to see some action as Bax said.

[Mithrandir]

Thus far, it looks to me that the obvious move should be having Wack replace Booz and having TACTO replace Pils (sorry bro but an 0-3 record is tough to support and your record in the first tourney wasn't astounding either).

At least as it stands so far.

[powza]

And me as a starter. I have a good record

[bludhoundz]

Thus far, it looks to me that the obvious move should be having Wack replace Booz and having TACTO replace Pils (sorry bro but an 0-3 record is tough to support and your record in the first tourney wasn't astounding either).

At least as it stands so far.

I think this is probably what should be done.

[Mithrandir]

And me as a starter. I have a good record

Wack has a better one, as does TACTO (who is very close with Wack actually, and perhaps deserves the starter spot).

[pils]

meh what ev.
But to be fair, I'm 1-1 with Powza (luck) 1-0 with Sol, and 1-0 with AU...
But do what you gotta do, and I'll stand by your decision. =/

I suppose I would have been better off if I played less games. :(

[Hoolwath]

I will be on Rev, some of you guys come and play me.

Lets give this thing more time.

[BaxVarlet]

I will be on Rev, some of you guys come and play me.

Lets give this thing more time.

I'm all for giving it more time, if it's more structured.

With people on the fence, one being you because you've played no games, Fry or someone could say, play this person and this person...etc.

We could be getting better results than this free for all.

[Hoolwath]

Yea, if we get some kind of planning we will see whose mistake is not participating properly. :)

[Ninai]

Ninai - Hoolwath draw

This was pretty equal game, quite lucky for me though (deciding scout blocks). The situation of who has a bit better position and is attacking has been turning throughout the whole game. He should post too. Good game Hoolwath.

[Hoolwath]

Just played Ninai. It was an amazing game. Very well played on both sides. We will definitely have a rematch. We started off. His center versus my turtle. His three scout sideblocks put him ahead of me early in the game allowing him to kill my knight and witch for his chanty, his scout surviving my rush at 25. He healed up and I escaped with one of my injured knights which was at 11. He brought up his witch and healthy scout and shot my assasin to kill it with his witch next turn, I moved it to a strategic position, hit it with my injured BWed scout bringing it down to 3 and barriered it. I healed up my injured knight and scout and killed off his frozen assasin. I bombed his knight because waiting for a scout would kill me.

After that it was my two knights(one at 23), scout, chanty, wards and cleric against his two knights(one at 23), scout, witch, wards and cleric. His central position left him on offense and me on defense. It was a tough play on both sides there. Chain of 8 or 9 moves that would decide the winner or the loser if one of them was played badly. All crucial. I got his witch and knight and froze his other knight in exchange of my knight. My chanty(3) and BW(2) being almost dead.

There it was. The spot where his scout was at 15(no additional blocking) and needed the fourth side block to save him the game. If it did not block, it would end with his frozen knight, cleric and wards and my chanty(3), LW(BW being killed few turns before), knight, scout and cleric. It blocked. He Killed my chanty, freed his knight and ran off with his scout, healing it to 27. I managed to kill it easily due to high minus blocking and he got my cleric with his freed knight. I managed to get his cleric.

We got it down to my knight(10), my scout(35) and LW against his knight(39), BW(4) and LW.

We called it a draw. Wonderful grey game, I have not had a game this good in some time now. (Might be because I do not play all that much though. :p )

[pils]

I'm all for giving it more time, if it's more structured.

With people on the fence, one being you because you've played no games, Fry or someone could say, play this person and this person...etc.

We could be getting better results than this free for all.

I like this idea...
But I suppose I just wanna keep my name in the mix...

I have looked on rev today 2 or 3 times, no one was on... (I'm about to look again now...)
I can only blame my record on the fact that I am at my fathers house still, and online time here is never consistent. So I can't sit and wait on rev for people like I can at home...

[Mithrandir]

If Hool continues to play some games and does well, I'm going to recommend he be included on the team as well, replacing someone on the original team that isn't active.

[BaxVarlet]

I just "lost" to Afo by a 14 hp scout.

I lost my scout in the first few turns due to me not paying attention.

For some reason I thought I could heal my scout and it wouldn't die from 2 assassin hits and a DMW. A stupid move, shouldn't have happened. Then AFO moves his chanty thinking he will freeze two of my knights, he could only freeze one. I killed his chanty. I then lost one of those knights for his DMW.

An awful start for me. I lose a knight and a scout, he loses a chanty and a DMW.

I continue playing, and play my ass off. I have some ground to make up. Basically, it gets down to the end game, my assassin, 2 knights, and a DMW vs his 3 knights and a scout. My knights were hurt, his were not.

I got no blocks I needed, and he got a few blocks that were advantageous for him. Nothing too extreme. He claims I got an 80% hit on his knight. But in reality it had just blocked a side and I went for a front hit. We don't agree on this, but anyway.

I count this as a win for me. I came from behind and had a chance at winning if a few blocks went my way instead of his. It was a good finish to a bad start.

Good game AFO.

[BaxVarlet]

Bax's list of good grey players!

I'm gonna rank people from my experience playing them.

Top People in relative order:
Frylock
Wack-Head
Worker
Tactoholic

Middle People:
AFO
Bax
ninai
AU
solingro
gig

Lower People:
slayer
powza
pils
reckless
kb

People I haven't played:
Allstar
cliche
Hoolwath

[powza]

Lower. lol

[~SlayeR~]

I'm lower... haha. :)

[Mithrandir]

There are enough grey players with massive egos (myself included) that any list that declares one player better than another is going to piss off the one that is declared lower. No one in this tournament thinks they're the worst of the bunch, or even close to it. The records that some are better than others though.

[WaCk-HeAd]

WaCk-HeAd vs Hoolwath
Winner: WaCk-HeAd
Screenie:
http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/348/hoolwathminipg9.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hoolwathminipg9.jpg)

A game well played by both sides. I got some nice hits, when it wouldn't have been bad luck if it blocked. He gave me the opportunity to get a free front shot on his assassin to kill it. It hit.

He gave me a frontshot on his scout with -29 to kill it and it hit. I think those shots made the difference and gave me the win over Hoolwath.

I think the most important part was when he risked his scout and I got the hit.

Good game, Hool.

[Hoolwath]

I just lost to wack. It was a close game. I killed his LW and assasin early in the game and got my witch to a very good position making him block it with two knights to block a cleric kill. It cost me my scout(I did not think I needed it much with my witch in a great position. So I risked a pyro block. He killed it, losing his assasin). I wanted to take the advantage of that and flank him with my knight and assasin while attacking from the other side with my other knight or to bomb one of his knights blocking the cleric kill with my assasin. I decided to combine these two thoughts and see which one will prove to be better(I did not want to prime the bomb myself and lose time). When he attacked my assasin with his knight bringing it down to 16 I decided to go for the assasin bomb and moved it back to heal, but he killed it with his scout from the front. That messed me up a lot, but it was my fault I gave him the opportunity to do that. I then rushed in with my other knight and injured his witch. He barriered it, I unbarriered it, moving it infront of his cleric. He had to use one of the knights which were making the barrier to kill it from the side and he did it. A pity it did not block as well, because I had my heal ready and it had some small additional blocking.

Since then on, I did not think it could end in something better than a draw. I killed his witch with my knight and his cleric with the witch injuring one of his knights. I wanted to save both of my knights and heal back up, which was a bit hard, because I had to prevent his chanty from freezing my full knight. So when I finally managed to escape from the threat of his chanty one of my knights was at 9 hp. I froze his knight that was bugging me and had to barrier my chanty allowing him to have a shot with his scout on my 9 hp knight from the side with small additional blocking. He shot it and killed it. Frustrating again, becuase that would bring him in much worse situation, I could go for his scout with my knight and I would have a barriered chanty. He killed it and therefore had no obstacles between his scout and my BW and cleric. I killed one of his knights with my macho knight and ran off to help the losers who do not have a full-plate armor but it was too late.

He d/ced, we recreated... I was hoping for a draw. I lost my chanty and his scout blocked a killing shot, which really did not matter as we found out later, and ran off. It was over.

In the end game I had a full knight, half-dead LW and BW and he had a BW(10), scout(20) a full knight, 15hp knight with -125 blocking and a chanty. He would just slowly kill off my LW and eat me.

To sum things up. It was a good game, no crazy blocking, but like Wack said: "In games like these I think it matters."

Well played Wack.

[pils]

Heh, I'm lowwer. :p
But I beat all but two of those middle jerk faces. :bigsmile:

[Mithrandir]

Cliché- 1/0/0
Wins: pils
Losses:
Draws:

Looks to me like those that doubted Cliche's commitment have been proved right.

[Cliche]

Looks to me like those that doubted Cliche's commitment have been proved right.

I've actually been busy with work all week and most of the weekend. I have truly been trying to get as much time in as possible, but I can't if I have to work.

I will be on for the next two-three hours.

[BaxVarlet]

I will be on for the next two-three hours.

Or one hour, where are ya?

[Cliche]

I just played Bax. He won by a 5 Knight, 19 Assassin, and full LW. The luck was a bit in my favor for the first half of the game, but it evened out towards the end. Along with a mistake or two by me, he wins.

Good game, Bax.

[BaxVarlet]

Just played cliche in a luck filled game.

He was lucky throughout the whole game. Nothing too big, but they started adding up. I had a block or two at the end that let me win though.

Good game cliche.

[BaxVarlet]

Apparently my game against gig didn't count for the tourney. I mistook what he said for smack talk...

[Cliche]

Just beat gig in a game. Won by 3 knights, a scout, and a LW.

He claims I got lucky, but really I just dominated him with my enchantress.

Bax is on a tear tonight. Nice job, man.

Well, I think I'm going to bed. Good night to everyone that reads this.

;)

[gigolojlo gl]

Apparently my game against gig didn't count for the tourney. I mistook what he said for smack talk...

I bet. We all know you try to count practice games!

[TACTOHOLIC]

Anyone up for a game? Im at rev.

[BaxVarlet]

I was on, you didn't respond to my challenge.

[BaxVarlet]

He came back and beat me by 4. Good game tacto.

[pils]

pils vs tacto
winner: tacto
GG
:(

[TACTOHOLIC]

Good game Bax, good game pils.

Edit:
Ranking of top players from my experience.

FPS team:
1. AFO
2. AU
3. wack-head
4. Ninai

Legends team:
1. Bottle
2. Stiv

[pils]

Since its the cool thing to do...

Ranking of FPS players
Bax
Frylock
wack-head
AFO
(no particular order)

Legends
Stiv
(Mask and bottle won't play me... So I can only speculate as to how good they are)
But the rest of them that I have played isn't much to worry about...
Eagle is considered one of the best of the best over there, but I could take him. (I think im like 2 or 3-0 with him) So I assume you guys could too.

[gigolojlo gl]

Are we only ranking four people?

[pils]

I dunno.. everyone was doing it. I just wanted to be popular. :p

[TACTOHOLIC]

Are we only ranking four people?

:p I just felt to rank the best I've played so far, but you could rank all who are participating for the team.
Also, I wanted to share my experience in how extremely good stiv and bottle are.

Pils, update the records... :dry:

[pils]

Can't do it now. I might be leaving any time.
I go home thursday night. Can we wait?

[Worker]

I HAVENT LOST A GAME. :cool:

[BaxVarlet]

I HAVENT LOST A GAME. :cool:

I'll help ya with that, come to rev :P

[pils]

I HAVENT LOST A GAME. :cool:

But I heard you lost to respect, from legends.
???
Pils > respect

[Worker]

But I heard you lost to respect, from legends.
???
Pils > respectI love when people boast they beat me in irrelevant games.

[Po0oP]

Since its the cool thing to do...

Ranking of FPS players
Bax
Frylock
wack-head
AFO
(no particular order)

Legends
Stiv


Ahem, my name should be up on that :p


Eagle is considered one of the best of the best over there, but I could take him. (I think im like 2 or 3-0 with him) So I assume you guys could too.

I have never lost to xEaglex ever. 2-0 in Dropless Grey games already :cool:

But I have to watch out for AFO. I want revenge on him, seeing as he had defeted me in a previous turney before. :mad:

[~SlayeR~]

You wont beat him.

[gigolojlo gl]

Ahem, my name should be up on that :p



I have never lost to xEaglex ever. 2-0 in Dropless Grey games already :cool:

But I have to watch out for AFO. I want revenge on him, seeing as he had defeted me in a previous turney before. :mad:

Don't post here. And just remember, five and zero.

[Po0oP]

Those figures are still in your head. I just wished you had forgotten :p

[BaxVarlet]

Hey Po0op, nice to see ya venture over here.

[Soda]

Why wasn't I ranked? Do I really suck that much?

[TACTOHOLIC]

No you don't, however not sucking doesn't mean you good... keep practicing and maybe you will pass from average to average-good.
1.Suck
2.Beginner
3.Average
4.Good
5.Great
6.Elite

Anyway, I'm at rev now... anyone game?

[~SlayeR~]

SlayeR vs. Hoolwath
Winner: SlayeR
s/s: http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/921/hoolykr9.jpg

Was a very tough game.. I had the set advantage being same sides with me having a pyro...

1-0-1

[Hoolwath]

I just played Slayer. It was not much of a good game for me. It was a same side game, he had the form advantage since he had a pyro in his set instead of assasin. First few moves were automatic. He killed my LW, which was quite unavoidable. I killed his pyro, sacrificing my witch, then he made a mistake, he does not know of up till now and lost his witch. I was down a witch and LW, he was down a witch and pyro. I then went for his scout bringing it to low hp. He went for my scout, I trapped his knight between my knight, BWed scout and a knight and I killed it. He attacked one of my knights in the blockade with his other knight and killed it.

It was my two knights, scout, cleric, chanty, BW and assasin against his two knights, scout, cleric, chanty, BW and LW. He killed my chanty with his scout, I killed it and bombed one of his knights with my assasin.

There it was his knight, BW, LW, chanty and cleric versus my 2 knights, scout, BW and cleric. A section in the game where I have it won. All he could do was fall back with his knight and wait for my mistake, which unfotunately came. I did not notice an ordinary chanty move, and he froze my scout and knight without me being able to unfreeze next turn. A mistake I am ashamed of which cost me the game.

This game was not as good as the previous ones, I did not lose because I was outplayed but because of a mistake in the point of the game where I had it won.

I am trying to find more opponents but with no luck. I would like to play zoma, tactoholic and frylock. If I do not see any of them in near future I will even set games with them via PMs.

I am off for a summer festival with my friends now. Placebo will be there, which even you american freaks must of have heard of.

[pils]

Ahem, my name should be up on that :p



I have never lost to xEaglex ever. 2-0 in Dropless Grey games already :cool:

But I have to watch out for AFO. I want revenge on him, seeing as he had defeted me in a previous turney before. :mad:


I never played you...
But from what I have heard of you, you will never beat AFO. I would be happy to play you though...

[TACTOHOLIC]

Tact vs AFO
Winner: Tact

Description: Intense game, I played with a set ass bomb and barrier her...(opp sides) Excellent middle game, very close battle overall, I got a lucky side hit to kill his knight and then he made some mistakes in the end game.
GG Afo.

[|AFO|]

Just lost to tacto in probably my worst dropless grey performance ever. Tacto didn't play all that great either... =/

I was just...out of it all game long. He got a few blocks/hits at the beginning that sorta pissed me off. I was expecting to get his pyro and bw my knight after he blocked a 30%. It didn't happen. I then played half decent to get his witch for nothing. My witch did block, which allowed me to get his witch for nothing. For whatever reason I didn't BW my scout the next turn and he was able to kill it. I felt stupid. =[

Anyway...game went on and I was attacking without a scout...something that I always tell people not to do. Meh. I couldn't do much and his knight was able to escape with a saving block. He used a sassy bomb to take out a knight and I was pretty screwed from there. Oh...I also left my last knight in LW range. I honestly thought it wasn't. >.<

Even though its the 4th and I was planning on hanging out with some friends and going to the movies...I'm going to stay home and work on my dropless game. Right now its crap. Blah!

[WaCk-HeAd]

WaCk-HeAd vs Reckless
Winner: WaCk-HeAd
Screenie:
http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7194/recklessminiwp4.th.jpg (http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=recklessminiwp4.jpg)

Ehm, an odd game because he let me attack. It went well and I was able to kill his cleric, pyro and enchantress for a knight and assassin. I killed his pyro with a 45% shot, but he killed my knight because of a side hit with +20% as well. Luck was pretty even, I think.

I started sniping off the rest of his units and he had to go. I think I have such an advantage that it's safe to say I got this. He gave me the win, as well.

Good luck with your parents, Reckless.

Good game.

Edit: AFO, don't be stupid and go have fun! Everybody plays crappy sometimes.

[Reckless]

Good luck with your parents, Reckless.

Thanks I had a bank appointment but you would have won anyhow good game.

[Anarchy_United]

I have heard word that 75% of the legendz team crapped themselves when they heard I might be on the team. However, this might have something to do with the ex-lax I slipped in their drinks.

[TACTOHOLIC]

if anyone is up for a game, Im at rev now.

[Anarchy_United]

Why wasn't I ranked? Do I really suck that much?

Wearing a pirate hat and making a win thread are two ways to instantly gain respect for your skills. Serious about one, not serious about the other. The Pirate Hat Of COurse!!

I wish I was a kender.

[FryLock]

I'm pleased to see that people are playing. I know I haven't been around much at all; I've been dealing with a lot of real-world stuff. But I have been reading the thread, and keeping a close eye on things.

- Powza, if possible, I need to see you play some more games.
- Solingro, you need to play, too. You haven't done anything.
- Tacto...what can I say, excellent work so far.
- AFO - dude, don't ever turn down a night out with friends to work on your videogame skills. :cool:

[BaxVarlet]

We have 10 days until this starts...food for thought.

[gigolojlo gl]

We have 10 days until this starts...food for thought.

Vote no on Proposition Bax Varlet!

[Worker]

We have 10 days until this starts...food for thought.I guess I need to take time out of my busy schedual to play someone then :dry:

[gigolojlo gl]

I guess I need to take time out of my busy schedual to play someone then :dry:

Put down the banjo... and the "coon."

[powza]

Powza, if possible, I need to see you play some more games.

Let me play you but I never see you on.....

Speak to people that have played me heaps like Soda or Slayer. Also check out my pwnage in the GJ thread over the last year or so....

[Hoolwath]

Anyone here? Go to Rev.

[solingro]

I'm pleased to see that people are playing. I know I haven't been around much at all; I've been dealing with a lot of real-world stuff. But I have been reading the thread, and keeping a close eye on things.

- Powza, if possible, I need to see you play some more games.
- Solingro, you need to play, too. You haven't done anything.
- Tacto...what can I say, excellent work so far.
- AFO - dude, don't ever turn down a night out with friends to work on your videogame skills. :cool:

I do hop on rev whenever I go on TAO, but never seen anyone from the tourny there. If you see me on aim after 8pm central time, then you can im me and I usually can play. It's tougher to find people unless you set it up or just sit on rev all day.

[TACTOHOLIC]

Can't do it now. I might be leaving any time.
I go home thursday night. Can we wait?

No signs of the update.
Im at rev now, game anyone?

[pils]

updated. Tacto did you play bax twice or did I make a mistake?

[powza]

I am on...

But its 5:44 in the morning and I am pissed as.........
No challenge buddy. hah

[TACTOHOLIC]

Yeah, I beat him twice.

[bludhoundz]

Let's have this end on Sunday, and then decide on the final team.

[BaxVarlet]

Yeah, I beat him twice.

It's more fun playing people who are better than me, rather than people like gig.

[gigolojlo gl]

It's more fun playing people who are better than me, rather than people like gig.

Go drink bleach.

[Anarchy_United]

Go drink bleach.

Bleach is not very tasty. =(

[pils]

Or healthy for that matter...
Bax, I think you'd be better of with apple juice. Bleach will just make you bloated.

[BaxVarlet]

I prefer cider.

[pils]

Cider certainly is yummy in my tummy...
But its one of those seasonal things, its all the better when I save it for October... Ya know..

[~SlayeR~]

Beer, beer and more beer.

[Mithrandir]

Just to boost morale a bit, Bottle posted this on the legends thread a few days ago:
I'm getting quite concerned- I've now played 14 of the people in the tryouts, and I'd say only 2 of them stand any real chance of getting at least an even 5 wins-5 losses in the contest with FPS. Some serious training needs to be done. (I'm not saying which two.)

[Mithrandir]

Originally I was going to PM this to Fry, but I figure why not just post it here? Let's get things kicked off, as Blud said it ends today. Here are my recommendations:

Starters:
Frylock
AFO
Bax Varlet
Anarchy United
Ninai
Wack-Head
TACTOHOLIC
Gigolojlo
~Slayer~
Powza

Subs:
Worker
Allstar
Solingro

I'll elaborate.

Who should start for sure:

Frylock – Tore it up in the first tournament and had one good game in the second one. Clearly both active and one of the top ten players in the tournament.

AFO – I would have liked to see some more activity but he showed enough to make the cut. Mad skillz too.

Bax Varlet – Insane level of activity, enough to make us worry about our friend here…even won/loss record but all losses from exceptionally strong players. Top ten in skill.

Anarchy United – Didn’t do too well this round of the tournament in wins OR activity, but at least did okay, and he did better in the first one. I expect he’ll make us proud.

Ninai – Freaking mad skillz, including being the only one to beat TACTO in this tryout period (unless my game with him counts :P) and the only one other than TACTO to beat Wack. Concerns remain about activity but he played more games than many of the players in this thing.

Wack-Head – 6-2 record for crying out loud and a ton of experience to back it up. The man does not choke. He jumped into this tryout tournament with both feet and clearly earned his spot on the team.

TACTOHOLIC – Best record in the tournament with 6-1, with an attitude that always wants to play. Clearly deserves the spot and he clearly should not be a sub.

Who should start:

Gigolojlo – I would say a little less obvious than the previous seven, but also shows an attitude of “bring it on” and a great deal of activity, as well as winning more than half of his games. He lacks experience but makes up for it in enthusiasm.

~Slayer~ - I’m concerned because he only played two games this tournament. He has the skillz to win at least five of his games. I also have had bad experiences trying to schedule games with him for tournaments. As long as he can keep the BS out of it, and he stays active, he should be fine.

Powza – Played a strong second round, with a 2-1-1 record. Originally a sub but I think he deserves to start now. I don’t know if he’s better than Worker or Allstar, but how can we ever know if they won’t come on to play him?

Who should sub:

Worker – Great player, no activity whatsoever in this round. His showing in the first round (as well as a lack of strong new candidates apart from Wack and TACTO) keeps him on the team but I don’t think players that blew off the second tournament deserve to start.

Allstar – Same as Worker.

Solingro – My experience with Solingro indicates that he should be starting actually, but hasn’t done very well in the tryouts, and hasn’t played much this round (only playing one game and losing it). But he’s still better than the other candidates.

Who should not be on the team:

Pils – The one guy that was on the original team that looks like he’s going to get kicked off. He at least showed more activity than the candidates I suggest for sub but I think between both rounds, Pils has been the demonstrably weaker player. He’s good but not as good as the guys who I’m recommending to be on the team. Tough break dude, I don’t envy you.

Hoolwath – This one is just painful. If I were to ignore these tournament altogether, Hoolwath would be on the team and he’d start for sure. He’d probably win seven out of ten games, at least. But his tryout didn’t go well and he wasn’t active enough to beat out the guys I recommend to start. I’m very tempted to replace one of my sub recommendations with him, as I think he’s better than all of them as a player, but I think these tournaments must be taken into consideration, and I’m judging on the principle that a new player should only take an original member’s spot on the team if they show that they REALLY deserve it. I think the principle is a just one and unfortunately, Hool didn’t show that (though I don’t doubt he could have if he’d had a bit more time).

Reckless – 0-3 and not on the original team. No chance.

KBHoleN1 – Good enough to be on the team but not active enough to be. I wish he hadn’t dropped out.

Cliché – Strong player, though I’m not sure as strong as the team. And we’ll never know, because he only played two games.

I expect the biggest area of controversy to be my placement of Worker and Allstar as subs. For the record, the difference I am most tempted to make is switched Hoolwath with Solingro. There is no doubt in my mind that it would make a stronger team.

Let the controversy begin!

[Hoolwath]

I agree with Mith, that my performance in this tournament was not the best of the best. Not better than Wacks or Tactos, but I still think I could make the team if I got to play Tacto, Frylock and Afo.

My score is somewhat worse than my performance was, I believe, that is why I made such long battle reports. We all know how can a scout block ruin a game and Ninai had 4 of them in total. The game with Wack looks the worst I believe, the blocks I did not get were small and the hits he did get were small aswell, but all crucial, if I got atleast one out of those four small ones I would still be in that game. And the game with Stiff, I felt bad. I feel bad when I have a game won and lose due to a mistake in the end game when I overcome my opponents form advantage.

Considering my performance in the two tournaments that would decide my spot on the team scorewise, so far, is the most important matter and by that I did not pass. I did not even sign up for the first one and had a bad score in the second one. I do believe that if I get to play more games with my opponents, I am bound not to get unlucky and then I can just crush the legends team.

[Anarchy_United]

I played Hool, and won. I get better blocking than he did, but it was a good game and he played well.

[Hoolwath]

Yea, started with a witch block, and a scout front block when his scout was 8 hp, followed by a side block. Couple of knight blocks compared to none of mine. His mistake in the end made it pretty even. If my assasin blocked a side hit I would be able to get it to an assasin vs. assasin but of course it did not.

We are playing another one and his withc just blocked a killing shot. I should do this though.

[Anarchy_United]

Yea, started with a witch block, and a scout front block when his scout was 8 hp, followed by a side block. Couple of knight blocks compared to none of mine. His mistake in the end made it pretty even. If my assasin blocked a side hit I would be able to get it to an assasin vs. assasin but of course it did not.

We are playing another one and his withc just blocked a killing shot. I should do this though.

Just for the assasin on assasin bit, your assasin had 9, mine had 35, and even if you lw'ed my one kngiht, I still had another, albeit, with 14.

[Hoolwath]

Yeah, this one was much better luck worth. Cept from that ugly witch only his assasin blocked a side hit, it got all even out when his scout did not block a killing front hit and his knight did not block a front hit when I only wanted to block his passage. :) Apart from that no luck involved, ended with my 3 knights assasin and witch against his lone 45 hp knight.

First win! Bring on the others.

[Hoolwath]

Just for the assasin on assasin bit, your assasin had 9, mine had 35, and even if you lw'ed my one kngiht, I still had another, albeit, with 14.

Yeah, that is true. I meant assasin (9) against an assasin (35) if I finished off the 14 knight. You still would get me though, I would kill your knight and would have a huge minus blocking so my super cool hideout by my BW would not help me much.

EDIT: AU did not have for another games. Because he smells funny and is hungry. If anyone comes online, just PM me, I will be here all day.

[bludhoundz]

I pretty much agree with Mith's analysis of the situation.

I hope we can find FryLock though, he hasn't been around lately.

[FryLock]

I have too been around, see my post about 4 pages back. I haven't been able to play much, but I've been keeping close tabs on everyone in here.

I would really like to see the following matchups:

Solingro vs. Powza
Hool vs. Powza / Solingro
allstar vs. ninai / worker


Please pm these people (you can post the pm if you want, but you're not required to) and try to play them.

I'm going to have some VERY tough decisions here, and I'm already resigned to the fact that there will probably be some folks as subs who would be very very capable starters.

Finally - a few of you have pm'd me saying that you can't play because people have refused to, but you haven't told me who refused. That's your call, but if it becomes a really close thing, then I may ask those people who turned them down. I WILL give the refuser a chance to admit / deny. Refusing games (for no good reason; valid excuses / requirements are NOT held against anyone) will play a part in my decision.

Get to it.

[pils]

Shucks.
Well... GG

Maybe next year. :(

[Hoolwath]

I PMed Powza and Solingro.

[allstarGL]

I will not have a problem with activity in this tournament. So if i'm going to be a sub because you think i'm not active enough thats just wrong. If it's because you feel the other people are better then me then thats your call.

Past couple weeks I've been working 50+ hour weeks at work. I've been on afternoon shift for most of the time too. Just worked 11 hours today to get a job done. Been really busy to say the least, but starting monday I'm back to normal 40 hour work weeks.

That being said I've still be around playing about an hour or so a day. Just whenever I've happened to see someone on and asked them to play they were either leaving or hadn't had enough time to play.

I'm going to pm worker and ninai and try my best to arrange to play them. I think I've proven myself in the past rev vs legends tournaments, and I'd be a little pissed to have to be a damn sub. So it's on!

[Hoolwath]

Ok. I have been here for 12 hours with short breaks today. I met AU only, played him as much as I could and met Gig, who did not want to play because he says that 60 game sfor the tourney is more than enough. I got no PMs back, so far. I am off to bed being 2:10 am here.

[FryLock]

Ok. I have been here for 12 hours with short breaks today. I met AU only, played him as much as I could and met Gig, who did not want to play because he says that 60 game sfor the tourney is more than enough. I got no PMs back, so far. I am off to bed being 2:10 am here.

This bothers me some. Gig, having played games before isn't a reason to refuse now, unless there is another, valid, reason. You didn't play any of your many previous games against Hoolwath.

Hool, our timezones rarely seem to match, and I'm going to be going nuts with my bar review which makes it pretty damn impossible to schedule a time, but I give you my word that if I see you on and there's even an outside chance that I have enough time to get a game in, we will play. If I have to leave during, then that's life and we'll deal with it then.

That statement goes for anyone else currently involved, too. I will play you if I can.

I encourage other team members to take this attitude. The 1st tourney will certainly be given good weight in determining the team, but it's not the be-all end-all. I want people who are hungry to play, not people who enjoy resting on their laurels.

To that end, I'd like to also see play:

gig vs. ninai / allstar / hool / wack / tacto / au.

I know, that seems odd. But I played gig the most during the 1st tourney, and due to circumstances, it simply seems like I'm not going to be able to get a lot of face time with some folks in game. So, I'd like to see how they do against the person with whom I'm the most familiar.

This doesn't mean I ONLY want to see these games. I want to see people playing, period. "I played enough already" is NOT a good excuse for anyone.

[gigolojlo gl]

This bothers me some. Gig, having played games before isn't a reason to refuse now, unless there is another, valid, reason. You didn't play any of your many previous games against Hoolwath.

Hool, our timezones rarely seem to match, and I'm going to be going nuts with my bar review which makes it pretty damn impossible to schedule a time, but I give you my word that if I see you on and there's even an outside chance that I have enough time to get a game in, we will play. If I have to leave during, then that's life and we'll deal with it then.

That statement goes for anyone else currently involved, too. I will play you if I can.

I encourage other team members to take this attitude. The 1st tourney will certainly be given good weight in determining the team, but it's not the be-all end-all. I want people who are hungry to play, not people who enjoy resting on their laurels.

To that end, I'd like to also see play:

gig vs. ninai / allstar / hool / wack / tacto / au.

I know, that seems odd. But I played gig the most during the 1st tourney, and due to circumstances, it simply seems like I'm not going to be able to get a lot of face time with some folks in game. So, I'd like to see how they do against the person with whom I'm the most familiar.

This doesn't mean I ONLY want to see these games. I want to see people playing, period. "I played enough already" is NOT a good excuse for anyone.

Are you kidding me? I was in San Francisco all of this morning/early afternoon (about 6:00 to 2:00) with my family, cheering my mother on to complete the "Avon (thirty-nine mile) Breast Cancer Walk." My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago and through chemo and other medical techniques (which I am not fully aware of) was finally cured and the cancer put into remission last August (the doctors believe her to be entirely cured). Our family has shown strong support in the fight to find a "true" cure for cancer (breast cancer specifically) and we were all very proud to see her finish this walk and in the front of the pack, mind you. I came home, had a bite to eat while logging on to Rev for an hour, and took a much needed nap. Yes, I did tell Hool I did not want to play because frankly, I was exhausted. I did not feel the need to explain my whole situation to him, nor do I like being put under the spot and having to explain myself now. You should very well know that I am not one to deny a challenge. I am a tad frustrated that you would like me to play another six games but if this measure is the necessary one to take, I will follow through.

[pils]

pils is always eager to play. But I suppose that was my downfall, because solingro only lost once. -_-

Pay no attention to me... :(
I'm just a little bitter tis all, I will get over it soon. Hopefully you can see it from my point of view, and endure my cynicism these next few days. :p

[FryLock]

Dude, don't flip out.

If you read my post, you'll see the reason why I'd like these folks to play you. I don't think I'll be able to play them all, and of anyone in the 1st tourney, we played the most. Thus, I'll be able to gauge them a bit better.

None of it's required, it's just one way I can think of that'd help me decide better if they play you.

Ok? Yeesh. Angsty teenagers these days...

[FryLock]

pils is always eager to play. But I suppose that was my downfall, because solingro only lost once. -_-

Pay no attention to me... :(
I'm just a little bitter tis all, I will get over it soon. Hopefully you can see it from my point of view, and endure my cynicism these next few days. :p

Ok, double post.

Pils, did I say I was following mith's recommendation? No. I respect his opinion, and I'm going to carefully consider what he says but you guys have decided to trust me in the ultimate decision. And have I said "no pils on the team?" No. I'm not saying you are or you aren't, I'm saying I haven't figured things out yet. Instead of throwing in the towel already, why dont'cha go on a huge run and just beat everyone who steps up? :)

[|AFO|]

Mm..Fry..Up for a game now? I'm on Rev.

Anyone else that wants one can come too. ^^

[Mithrandir]

Seriously Pils, stop whining and play some games. I think you and Hool both have an outside chance of sneaking on the team if you lay down some serious pwnage in this last leg.

Allstar and Worker should take a careful look at that statement. The most likely person I've recommended to be on the team to lose his spot his Sol. So if Pils and Hool both do amazing in the next day or two, Allstar and Worker should not consider their spots completely secure.

[pils]

OH!!!!!!
Lmao... I thought I read somewhere that i was like 100% out... I thought it was decided.
Sorry bout that.

[BaxVarlet]

Pffft, only you could make yourself 100% out. Fry sees what you want him to see.

The Power is yours!
[/Captain Planet]

[allstarGL]

Seriously Pils, stop whining and play some games. I think you and Hool both have an outside chance of sneaking on the team if you lay down some serious pwnage in this last leg.

Allstar and Worker should take a careful look at that statement. The most likely person I've recommended to be on the team to lose his spot his Sol. So if Pils and Hool both do amazing in the next day or two, Allstar and Worker should not consider their spots completely secure.

I'd love to play some games, I really would, but if you havent noticed it's pretty much a collective inactive tourny. So a few people on the team have 1-2 games played and that makes them much better suited for the team then me and worker? It doesn't make any sense to me. We have a lot better records then I'd guess 75% of the people in this tourny and we have good reputations as people who play our tourament games. I sure hope fry's not basing his decisions strictly on what you've been saying.

I've been good about posting here letting people know why I can't be on often and have made efforts to try and play people only to find nobody has time/or is on when I am. I don't know if your just not reading my posts or if you just don't care.

[powza]

I agree with Miths statements from the previous page.

That is an awesome team line-up

I have replied to Hools PM and will attempt to play him soon.

~powza

[Mithrandir]

I'd love to play some games, I really would, but if you havent noticed it's pretty much a collective inactive tourny.
The fourth and fifth pages, and your lack of posting here, as well as your explanation that you've been working much more, all seem to point to you not making much of an effort. You have not expressed in this thread that you've tried to arrange gamesor even done the bare bones popping on rev every now and then.
So a few people on the team have 1-2 games played and that makes them much better suited for the team then me and worker? It doesn't make any sense to me. We have a lot better records then I'd guess 75% of the people in this tourny and we have good reputations as people who play our tourament games. I sure hope fry's not basing his decisions strictly on what you've been saying.
I don't like that some people have only played a couple of games but it's better than what you've done. Not only have you not played any games, you mocked me when I made a statement about my displeasure towards EVERYONE'S inactivity.

The way you've made yourself look is that you're just banking on your first performance and completely blowing this tournament off. If that image is not accurate, fix it. If it is accurate, you should be grateful I'm recommending you for a sub.

I've been good about posting here letting people know why I can't be on often and have made efforts to try and play people only to find nobody has time/or is on when I am. I don't know if your just not reading my posts or if you just don't care.

You have five posts in this thread. One of them, the one I'm responding to. Two of them were directed at me towards the beginning, when you mocked me for expressing diapproval towards the inactivity people were showing, and then backed off a little. And another one is on this page or the last page, where you expressed for the first time that you'd make an effort (in response to the prospect of being a "damn sub"). That's four of your five posts accounted for, none of them giving any indication you gave a hoot about this tournament before I made my recommendations. I don't know where your fifth post is. If it betters your lot, repost it. I doubt it betters it by much though. Even if it's one great post, it can't support your quote that you've been good about posting here letting people know why you can't be on.

I know you're good and it would be good for the team if you were on it. It would also be good for the team if Hoolwath was on it but he hasn't done well in the tryout tournament. Heck, I think most of you know I would qualify to start. But that doesn't mean we should get on the team by reputation alone, even though it would make a stronger team. Hool doesn't yet deserve to be on the team, if I see some more activity I'll probably change my mind, and I certainly shouldn't be on the team because I haven't participated in this thing any more than you have. The point is that reputation alone isn't enough. The first tournament means something, but so does this one. So if you want to be on the team, play in it. PM people to arrange games, something. But what I've seen, with the exception of when you started to really think your starting spot might be in danger, is apathy.

[WaCk-HeAd]

I disagree with your assessment of Allstar, Mith.

Simply because of his activity in the other tournament as well as the previous Legends vs FPS tournament. He's skilled enough to compete and he has been the most active in the previous tournaments. And he isn't a complete douchebag, either. Well kind of, but not really. :)

Allstar should definitely be on the team.

I'm grateful I was selected for the team, but that won't mean I'm not going to play anyone because it might mess up my record. Anyone wanting to prove themselves or just want a practice game or whatever, let me know.

I'll stomp you silly.

[Ninai]

I have played chess tournament during the whole last week, and I'm ready to play games again.

[FryLock]

ninai and allstar, I would really like to see you guys be able to play each other, if possible. Thanks.

[pils]

Know what sucks?
Wanting to play a game just so you can practice, and you don't wanna worry about losing. And then you win, and your like damn... I shoulda asked for that to be official. :p

[|AFO|]

Haha...yea. Kinda reminds me of our three games last night. =P

[FryLock]

Fry vs pils

fry wins.

We both got some luck, but his was more spread out whereas I got mine in a bunch when it helped. He made a misclick with his witch that cost him a knight + the witch instead of just the witch. It was a good game.

[pils]

Yeah I enjoyed it.
I just lost to solingro as well.

Probably my worst performance since this who FPS grey team thing started.
Thats probably the end for me, but I'll continue playing and trying to keep my spot.
I don't think its that I suck.. I think it has more to do with me being consistent when I'm playing well...
I'm either on or off... Apparently tonight I was off. :(

[solingro]

solingro vs pils
Winner: solingro

He got in trouble early and let me take his witch free. Then his knights got injured and allowed one of my knights to wreak some havoc. Also got too aggressive with his knights to try and finish off one of my knights but he never had more than 20% front shot death kill. Overall he just got in trouble early and couldn't recover. He surrendered when the surrounded knight was about to die, and scout and knight were both injured as well.

http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/6926/pilsy9.th.jpg (http://img372.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pilsy9.jpg)

[Hoolwath]

Ok, so I got up early to meet Powza... We are 9 hours appart and he is not here. We finally managed to come up with a time with Solingro.... and it is my 2 am on Friday, where I work the following day. We are 7 hours appart.

Yay.

[Hoolwath]

I guess Powza will not show anymore. I have to go to work now. Part-time job I moved to afternoon because of our game! Vrrrrr.

[Worker]

I'm not reading through everything, but I see people posting their feelings of displeasure towards those of us who have been inactive in this round of the tryouts. I took time out of work(when I really shouldnt have) to get the games I played for the first set of tryouts. So as you can imagine I had a load of work to catch up on, couple that with my coworker being going on vacation ....thats a lot of extra work. Along with all that, I had mid terms going for the better part of this tryout period. So honestly i'm proud of myself for staying away and putting my work and school first. I apologize for any problems this may of caused, but, "I blew it off " for real life responsibility.

[Hoolwath]

No response from Powza. I am playing solingro tomorow his time.

[powza]

Gah! I have been busy the last 2 days. I am on Uni holidays and have been working full time. Once I am back to class next week my schedule will be a lot more free. I had Army last night, and had to go to my gf's house tonight. Thats on top of already working a 9 hour day both days. Sorry...

Next week I will be back to my usuaul activity levels...

[WaCk-HeAd]

WaCk-HeAd vs Anarchy United
Winner: Anarchy United
Screenie: N/A

Ehh... nice and relaxed game. A fast game with a lot of trading. At the beginning he was able to kill my witch and his knight blocked a shot with 7 health, so he was 1 unit up. He kept that advantage, especially when I froze my units and forgot I'd also freeze my own lward, which I planned on using later.

I played like a douchebag and was prety much distracted the entire time, because I was waiting for a phone call. I got the call in the end of the game which is why I surrendered with my scout, knight and wards left against his wards, cleric, enchantress, assassin and scout.

I was waiting for a phone call for a job I wanted and I got it, so my time ran out discussing my next appointment.

Probably also the reason I'm not very pissed right now, because I'm actually kinda happy as hell!!

Hahahahaha

Woooohooooo

:bigsmile:

Good game, AU!

[Anarchy_United]

AU vs. Wack-Head
Winner: AU
It was an opposite side game, neither of us really went on the offensive, we sort of just killed everything in the middle ground. It ended with (me) scout/assasin/lw/bw/chanty/cleric vs. knight/scout/lw/bw. (Wack-Attack). He d/c'ed, but I would have had him anyway.

[FryLock]

Ok, the legends vs fps thing is supposed to start on the 15th (though I haven't heard any talk of preparations, opponent pairing, etc). In any case, I'm going to try and decide on a team in the next day or so.

There are going to be some deserving people left off, and people will be angry. There's no 2 ways about this - with the people we have, no matter what team I picked, someone would be angry. There's no 1 team that could be made that would please everyone.

So, in advance, sorry. Feel free to send angry pms, etc, but don't be surprised if I don't respond.

[Anarchy_United]

Since you apoligized in advance, I sent an angry PM in advance.

[pils]

I woulda made the legends team easy. :dry:
lol :p

[Hoolwath]

WaCk-HeAd vs Anarchy United
Winner: Anarchy United
Screenie: N/A

Ehh... nice and relaxed game. A fast game with a lot of trading. At the beginning he was able to kill my witch and his knight blocked a shot with 7 health, so he was 1 unit up. He kept that advantage, especially when I froze my units and forgot I'd also freeze my own lward, which I planned on using later.

I played like a douchebag and was prety much distracted the entire time, because I was waiting for a phone call. I got the call in the end of the game which is why I surrendered with my scout, knight and wards left against his wards, cleric, enchantress, assassin and scout.

I was waiting for a phone call for a job I wanted and I got it, so my time ran out discussing my next appointment.

Probably also the reason I'm not very pissed right now, because I'm actually kinda happy as hell!!

Hahahahaha

Woooohooooo

:bigsmile:

Good game, AU!

Tahts is godod to heard tobylizers, I hope you will get paid as ellrl as you can in theere. T ere is one guy from Denmark here in slovakia I called him a dutch person countellss times and it made him really angry. I work atmy fathers compalny and I do not get paid well.

[FryLock]

Gotta love drunk TAO posting...whatcha drinking, Hool?

[Hoolwath]

Well idonto really now whow to say it in english, but we drank malinivaca and when a bodygourd took itfrom auses at teh sdisco we bought a slivovitz and then evryine wanted to go home because theyaere triezvy, so i amhoemat two ej am my timea and i dnotoneknow what to do. I am wirking since theafternoon aonly so I am all god.

thatreminds me if I wsee powza I play him forsure.

[BaxVarlet]

Well idonto really now whow to say it in english, but we drank malinivaca and when a bodygourd took itfrom auses at teh sdisco we bought a slivovitz and then evryine wanted to go home because theyaere triezvy, so i amhoemat two ej am my timea and i dnotoneknow what to do. I am wirking since theafternoon aonly so I am all god.

thatreminds me if I wsee powza I play him forsure.

That happened to me once.

[FryLock]

Allright. Here is something half-assed.

My mind's still not made up on a few people. But my mind is made up on some others.

I'm basing this on the assumption that we have 10 starters and 3 subs.

Starters for sure

(These are in no particular order, so don't read into that)
- Tactoholic: he tore it up in this tourney. Plain and simple.
- AFO: He tore it up last tourney. No questions here.
- Gigolo: some attitude issues (ok, a lot), but his dedication and good record in the first tourney gets him on.
- ninai: I'm extremely concerned about activity, but I can't deny the guy's ability. I'm willing to roll the dice on him as a starter, knowing that we'll have solid subs to back him up.
- Bax: large amounts of dedication, and having played him a lot in the past, I think he'll do an excellent job.
- Wack: He's a moron, but a skilled moron. We need him.
- Anarchy United: He has bizarre sets that he uses amazingly well; his style will trip up Legends. He was also the only player to beat me (although to be fair, I'm sure there were a few others who could have, if we'd played).


So, those are 7 for sure. That leaves 3 starter spots left, and 3 subs. I'm going to post some players now who are in the running, and who I just need more feedback on / need to see more games played from them. But first, I need input on one person in particular:

Me - I'm not going to play favorites with myself (sounds weird). I have my opinions of my deserving-ness, but it'd be unfair for me to unilaterally place myself on the team. If a majority of people think I should start, sub, or not play at all, then that's what will happen. pm or post, I don't care if you want to post something negative.

Ok, now the others that the jury's still out on, again in no particular order.

- worker: no activity this tourney, but he did pretty well in the first tourney.
- allstar: not a lot of activity here either, but again, he did well in the first round.
- ~Slayer~: see above.
- Powza: a decent record this tourney, but his showing in the 1st tourney was only average, and availability remains a problem. Honestly, I know he's a good player, but I'm worried about past reputation playing too much into this decision.
- solingro: very little activity. The reputation problem here is the opposite - I don't know much about him at all, and his lack of activity really hasn't helped.
- Hoolwath: I just don't know at all. He's a dynamite player, but for whatever reason, in this tourney, he's admittedly played below his abilities. In his corner though, he has lots of activity in seeking out games and has good enthusiasm.


People who are out:
Pils, cliche, KB, reckless. Pils deserves a HUGE shout-out for doing the first tourney. Unfortunately, his record just doesn't support him at this point. I was rooting for him to go on a big run and beat everyone in his final few games, but it just didn't happen. Pils, I am sorry, and I know this sucks.

Ok. So that's where it stands. I'm not averse to taking more than 3 subs, but it sounds like we're pretty well set on 10 starters.

So - pm me or post. If you're going to post negative things, please, keep it professional. If you feel you can't do that, then pm me, I promise not to disclose. I'd particularly like feedback from the 7 on the starting team, as well as Mith and Nolund. Remember, I also need feedback on whether I should start, sub, or watch from the side.

Thank you. Let the controversy and anger begin!

[gigolojlo gl]

- Wack: He's a moron, but a skilled moron. We need him.

I agree.

And on another note, you should start. I'll PM you with my other two choices.

[Mithrandir]

There is no question in my mind about whether or not Frylock should start. He should be more of a surefire starter than any of those other seven.

This leaves two starter spots and three sub spots, with six very able players wanting them:

Worker
Allstar
Slayer
Powza
Solingro
Hoolwath

It's interesting trying to pick among a group like this, trying to determine which is the weakest player of a group of amazing players.

I think Slayer and Powza have both had fairly strong showings and more activity in the second tourney than most. I think they certainly have earned spots on the team, probably starting spots.

I've already stated my opinion on Worker and Allstar. Both possibly could have gotten starting spots but there are too many deserving players that did a great deal more in this second tourney, so I think both Worker and Allstar should be subs.

That leaves Hool and Sol. This is the biggest thing I've been struggling with and wavering on, since I made my long post of opinions.

Hool seems to be in a bit of a slump but I also know he's probably the best player on that list. And he has made every effort to play games, and he certainly doesn't fear the legends noobs. Sol is excellent as well though, and I don't doubt he'd win at least half of his games. But I think Hool's experience should also be taken into consideration. Ultimately, neither one has done his best work in this second tourney, but Hool has gone all out in the last week in a way that Sol simply has not. So at this point, I think I've changed my mind.

To sum up my recommendations...

Remaining three starters: Frylock (obviously), Slayer, Powza.
Three subs: Allstar. Worker. Hoolwath.
Out: Solingro.

Other than Frylock, the other five can be arranged in pretty much any way and the team will still be strong.

[Anarchy_United]

Remind me on the rules for subs, are they gonna be able to play the same amount of games as everyone else, or only five? There are things to be said for having stronger players as subs, because we can choose who they play.

Fry, good job, I trusted you to do a good job, and you did. It was a damn hard job, because everyone is so good at this point.

[WaCk-HeAd]

- Wack: He's a moron, but a skilled moron. We need him.


Oh come on! Everyone got a cool description and this was the best you could come up with for me?!

Laaammmeee!! :)

I appreciate the vote of confidence.

Anyway, the final two spots. (Of course Frylock has a spot on the starting line-up)

Allstar, Hool, Worker, Solingro, Powza, Slayer are left for two spots and 3 subs.

I don't think I've ever played powza seriously, so I don't know anything about him. (or he didn't impress me enough to remember, which isn't a good thing :p)

We should base our opinion of Allstar solely on skill, I think. Because if we judge his activity we should base it on the last few Rev tournies. He's been the most active in every one of them. I think he's skilled enough. I'd give him a spot. Even though he's Canadian.

Hool deserves just as much as me a spot if he had just played like himself in this tournament. But, and I feel like an ass saying this because Hool is a great guy and player, but he didn't perform like himself in the Turtle Tournament, as well (I didn't do great, either). I don't think it has anything to do with 'pressure', but somehow you seem in a slump... and I'm not sure if you're able to get out of it in time of the tournament. That's why I'm doubting if you should get a starting spot. (I'd definitely give him a sub spot)

I've played both Solingro and Slayer once, I think, and they both know what they're doing. I was just more impressed with Solingro than Slayer so I'd give Solingro a spot before Slayer. Sorry Slayer.

That leaves Worker, he's a dork with some cool skill. I know he'll be active enough for tournament. He explained why he couldn't this past tournament and he did fairly good on the other tourney. I'm doubting between worker, Solingro and Hoolwath for a starting spot, but I'd give them all three at least a substitute spot.

That leaves Slayer and Powza, and I don't know anything about Powza so I'm not touching this one.

Sorry if I offended anyone, but someone is going to be pissed. Jowever you want to form the team, someone's going to be pissed.

[bludhoundz]

Bottle has requested a quick extension, changing the tourney from the 20th to the 20th.

Is there any objection with this?

[gigolojlo gl]

Bottle has requested a quick extension, changing the tourney from the 20th to the 20th.

Is there any objection with this?

He sucks at extensions.

[WaCk-HeAd]

Bottle has requested a quick extension, changing the tourney from the 20th to the 20th.

Is there any objection with this?

I'm not sure, man. That's quite the request.

Here we go training for the 20th... and suddenly he wants to move it to the 20th? The 20th?!?! That's like almost a day!

Naaahhh, that's just lame.

I'm definitely voting no!

[gigolojlo gl]

I'm not sure, man. That's quite the request.

Here we go training for the 20th... and suddenly he wants to move it to the 20th? The 20th?!?! That's like almost a day!

Naaahhh, that's just lame.

I'm definitely voting no!

I so caught that before you!

[Hoolwath]

I do not think I am in a slump and it makes me mad. Please judge my current skill level no previous experience. I do not want to get on the team as a name but as a player. I have never been better or worse, I never get in a slump. I am either rusty or the luck screws me over so much I cannot overcome it. And I am not rusty. I was not outplayed and wanted a rematch after every game I played. I never felt I did not have the skill to beat a person. The only time I got the rematch was against AU after luck screwed me over. It was the same type of the game, grey sameside with him having the first turn. And I won the rematch with 5 vital mobile units.

If any of the players doubts my grey skill level, step up and say so, I will even pos rep you if you do and honour you and take it as a ... err.. man. I am not rusty. I were rusty in the turtle tournament and I was even outplayed there (and got games in with the best opponents only). But I do not know a grey that could outplay me, again step up.

And I must say... That I would hate to be a sub. I am just that selfish, so I guess I will help you with the tough decision and step down right now. It is hard to type... I do not know why... but I will watch from the side. Just figure out who the subs will be and who will start. I would still like to play you all to show you how unslumpy I am.

Best of luck. Rip those legends freaks like I would.

EDIT: I agree with Bottles extension.

[FryLock]

Hool - even assuming I am in the lineup, there are 2 spots left, and we have about a week to fill them. If you feel up to it, the people to show your stuff against are allstar, worker, powza, solingro, and slayer. If you go on a rampage against them, I think it would be very difficult to keep you off.

The same goes for them. It's time to play, folks. Current team members, YOU ARE "SAFE" so play these remaining 6 if can, and pm me your thoughts.

Remaining 6, try to play each other. A lot. I'm sending you a pm to that effect.

[Anarchy_United]

Fry and Hool are the only ones of those remaining that I've played, I and believe both of them are skilled enough to be on the top 10. So I vote for them on the top 10, and leave the rest up to people that have played.

On another note, I got a 5 on AP Euro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


5!

[bludhoundz]

Right, so my post was badly worded.

The tournament was originally from July 15th to August 15th. The extension that Bottle wants is just backing up the tourney 5 days - July 20th to August 20th.

[BaxVarlet]

Frylock obviously deserves a starting spot. Only reason he left himself off the list is because he wanted us all to vote for him :p

Having played worker more than most of the remaining people, I also vote him for a final spot. I will have to try and play more with the other remaining people before I decide for the last spot.

As for the extension, no. When gig asked bottle to increase the team size he immediately shot him down. We've had this July 15th deadline forever, no reason to change it just because they need more time.

[bludhoundz]

I don't think them saying no to us in the past is really a good reason for us to say no to them.

[BaxVarlet]

I don't think them saying no to us in the past is really a good reason for us to say no to them.

True. Bottle said his tournament was specifically designed to find 10 Grey players. Well, our tournament was designed to have team ready by the 15th.

Changes and unknown deadlines are the reason some excellent greys didn't participate such as mith.

[solingro]

Too say I'm not active it's ridiculous. I might not sit on the rev and wait for hours for someone to come on. But I check this thread daily and hop on rev to see if anyone's on every night. Few times I've found people they either had to go or couldn't play for some reason. I guess showing activity is whining in this thread. Also I've said I can be reached via IM after 8pm central time. So *shrugs*.

[FryLock]

No, posting in the thread isn't necessarily showing activity...but many players have been proactive in searching out games, usually by writing pms. So, though you may indeed be "available on IM," you are not being very proactive.

Perhaps I should have used the word "proactive" instead of "activity" so as to avoid confusion.

In any case, you know the score now, it's up to you what you do about it.

[solingro]

I just played Hool, was even early on. I traded assassin for knight. I got a front knight hit on him to save my knight (otherwise would've lost knight for his witch). Then it was interested we both got a side witch block. He got my chanty and bw with it, and I ended up taking the scout. So it was my 3 knights, scout, LW, cleric vs his 2 knights, assasin, chanty, cleric and wards. He started charging for my cleric and scout and lost 2 knights over it. End game was luck on my end with few lucky scout blocks. Basically luck decided the end game.

[Hoolwath]

Ok, so I just played solingro. Sameside with him getting the first turn. He charged in and hit mine knight, I fell back, his other knight side blocked so he fell back, the first one sideblocked so he fell back. I traded my knight for his assasin, expecting to kill his injured knight soon. He comes up with another knight to attack my BW, it blocks a sideshot and I block the passage to it with my scout he frontshot on his first try. I then go for the injured knight, the only way to save it is front hit my knight while escaping, he did. My scout blocked a 50/50 kiling shot We exchanged witch sideblocks one after another. I kill his witch BW and chanty, he kills my witch and scout. I have 2 injured knights and assasin with BW, LW and cleric. And he has 3 knights, scout, Lw and cleric. I am up a unit. I sacrifice one of my knights for his cleric and go for his scout with the other one. Three scout side-bocks prevented me from killing it.

Stupid luck, it is ridiculous. It is 3 am here and I have to work from 8, but I offer a rematch anyway, he has work to do so we will set it on weekend. I will sleep 4 hours again.

[~SlayeR~]

Hmm, strange.. But okay..

People I havn't yet played in this "mini tourney" (allstar, workhoe and sol) I will be on for about an hour or so, depending on when I have to leave. I will also be on during my night from about 7:30pm to about 12:30am (GMT +10 Hours.) Like I am pretty much every day! So come get me, I wil be in GL or rev on my account or both GL or Banff with HA Leader.

[Soda]

If any of the players doubts my grey skill level, step up and say so, I will even pos rep you if you do and honour you and take it as a ... err.. man.
I doubt your grey skill Hool. No, I don't I just want a rep. :(

[solingro]

No, posting in the thread isn't necessarily showing activity...but many players have been proactive in searching out games, usually by writing pms. So, though you may indeed be "available on IM," you are not being very proactive.

Perhaps I should have used the word "proactive" instead of "activity" so as to avoid confusion.

In any case, you know the score now, it's up to you what you do about it.

I've said I can usually make myself availabe after 8 pm central time till 10 pm and possibly much later than that if no one is over. If others are proactively searching for opp, it's funny I haven't received one pm except from pils and Hool. Anyway, I'll post later what my weekend schedule will be like and see who can play then.

Edit:

Played Tacto just now and I won.

The game went with my witch going up threatening his knight and barriered. He managed to break the focus on the barrier but I moved scout up to shoot at the cleric. He got my witch for free but bw was occupied most of that time. I kept on the push and traded my scout for his. My assassin made some mess down there and eventually took out all his range units with me still having my chanty. It was then my 3 knights, wards, chanty, and cleric vs his 2 knight, assassin, wards and cleric. He got a side kill on my knight at +50 something that otherwise would've saved him. Then I let him bombed one of my knights with his assassin. So now it's my knight, wards, chanty, cleric vs his 2 knights, cleric, and wards. I got both his wards next and had my chanty advanced pretty far up in a threatening position. I started to go for his cleric and in the process paralyzed one of his knights. In the end, he had a chance to draw with a side hit on my knight but as a mistake he didn't take it. After that my knight was able to heal next turn and he surrendered.

GG Tacto

[allstarGL]

Got myself a game schedualed against solingro tomorro night. If anyone is able to be on around 1 am eastern time I'll play you too. We can get a bunch of games in as a team :p

[~SlayeR~]

And what time would that be for me? (GMT +10)

[powza]

Fry and Hool are the only ones of those remaining that I've played
What about when I beat you in the mini tourney????


I think Slayer and Powza have both had fairly strong showings and more activity in the second tourney than most. I think they certainly have earned spots on the team, probably starting spots.
Thanks Mith

I can play games tomorrow afternoon GMT+10. I may also be on in the morning but I cannot be certain. PM me for games or hit me up on msn.

Regards
~powza

[~SlayeR~]

I be on now, can't be on tomorrow untill 10 or 11 pm my time.

[|AFO|]

Just to let you all know I'll be going to the beach today for the weekend. I'll be back from monday to thursday and then I'm back to the beach for a while (about a week and a half)...I can play games if I have to but don't particularly want to deal with the lag on the computer down there.

I'll be sure to get games in during that monday to thursday though....if the tourny starts on the 15th that is.

[Anarchy_United]

What about when I beat you in the mini tourney????


Thanks Mith

I can play games tomorrow afternoon GMT+10. I may also be on in the morning but I cannot be certain. PM me for games or hit me up on msn.

Regards
~powza

Powza, sorry, I forgot about that game. You were good, but not as good as Fry or Hool. I believe Powza should be a sub.

[~SlayeR~]

Been on for a while... No sign of anyone..

I also want to play you AU. See if I can keep my perfect record againts you. :-P

[TACTOHOLIC]

Played Tacto just now and I won.

The game went with my witch going up threatening his knight and barriered. He managed to break the focus on the barrier but I moved scout up to shoot at the cleric. He got my witch for free but bw was occupied most of that time. I kept on the push and traded my scout for his. My assassin made some mess down there and eventually took out all his range units with me still having my chanty. It was then my 3 knights, wards, chanty, and cleric vs his 2 knight, assassin, wards and cleric. He got a side kill on my knight at +50 something that otherwise would've saved him. Then I let him bombed one of my knights with his assassin. So now it's my knight, wards, chanty, cleric vs his 2 knights, cleric, and wards. I got both his wards next and had my chanty advanced pretty far up in a threatening position. I started to go for his cleric and in the process paralyzed one of his knights. In the end, he had a chance to draw with a side hit on my knight but as a mistake he didn't take it. After that my knight was able to heal next turn and he surrendered.

GG Tacto

Yeah, I was trying this form to set an ass bomb at the beginning, but we started same side with his scout in a threatening position with an open shot to my cleric, when his witch was dead he put pressure hitting my cleric... and then he rushed with his knights very well, we traded scouts.. I didnt have a choice except to hope for a side block of him, I prefered to trade them... at the end, I had the chance to draw hitting his knight from the side but on a earlier move I made a dumb mistake by moving my cleric near his chanty, if i would have hitted that knight chanty would have frozen all my units resulting on a loss.
That's it, good game sol... ;)

[pils]

Well.
It was nice playing you guys, I think that I have improved a lot since the beginning of the first tournament.
One of the things that I need to work harder on is consistency.
No hard feelings here, just be sure to kick legends ass.

Theres no doubt in my mind that you will or is it won't? :confused:
Point is: I know you will kick legends ass... :p

I suppose better luck next year for me.
GG

Oh, but there is one thing.... You try to take my user bar away I'm gonna raise hell. :p