World Cup Qualifier - Rule and Signup Thread

[BiggsIRL 6,717]

Honestly, #7 I could care less about the ruling. This way might be a bit faster though for vassal. "Slicer tools - Squadron" is quick to type out.

[Green Knight 9,731]

I'm available for a game this Sunday if anyone is interested. From about 2 pm GMT.

[Green Knight 9,731]

Also available for games today, although that seems to be before the official start date.

[Aresius 138]

Sing me up

[Matt Antilles 333]

Sign me up!

[SoonerTed 376]

RE: the G8 - You have to declare your use of banked tokens during your command phase, don't you?

[Green Knight 9,731]

RE: the G8 - You have to declare your use of banked tokens during your command phase, don't you?

 

IF by this you mean your convert a dial to a token...that happens when you reveal the dial.

[Ardaedhel 10,840]

RE: the G8 - You have to declare your use of banked tokens during your command phase, don't you?

No, you spend them when you resolve the command during the appropriate step, as defined in RRG pg 3-4 Commands (too long to quote here).

[BiggsIRL 6,717]

I will update the lust of eligible players later today. Start issuing challenges!

[Green Knight 9,731]

Challenges? Now I'm a bit confused.

 

Just to be clear: even if me and Neb agreed to play a game on Sunday (agreed on Friday), we can't really do that, since that's less than 3 days notice. Plus there is nowhere to actually post upcoming games anyway.

[BiggsIRL 6,717]

Just schedule some games!  Post the scheduled game here.  Pick someone from the list and see what days are good for you!  I don't care how you do it, get some games in.

 

Friday -> Saturday -> Sunday looks enough like 3 days to me.

 

Green Knight, post quickly what time it is and go nuts.

[BiggsIRL 6,717]

Participants:

 

Skycake

Caribbean Ninja

tgall

Maturin

doobleg

WGNF911

Ardaedhel

NebulonB

LTD

MattShadowlord

Ginkapo*

Green Knight

Gowtah

moodswing5537

DabDarklighter

Roquax

pt106

emfrank72

SirDave

BrobaFett

JJsJuggernaut*

Lyraeus

SoonerTed

pyqz

Aresius

Matt Antilles

 

* - Already has an entry reserved, but eligible for qualifier games.

 

Here is our list of participants.

[LTD 2,241]

See, the problem is that most of those names are better players than me - I mean who in their right mind is going to challenge the Shadowlord? Not this little black duck...

[PT106 2,316]

I mean who in their right mind is going to challenge the Shadowlord?

I would

[BiggsIRL 6,717]

Who wouldn't?  This is a motivation to go out and play more games of Armada against quality opponents.

[BiggsIRL 6,717]

**After careful consideration, I am removing the "3 Day Scheduling" requirement.**

 

The goal is to get people to play games, and forcing a minimum cool-down period isn't the right incentive for that.  

 

**Instead - to be eligible for the Match-up of the Week - you need to have your game scheduled Sunday morning, and play sometime later that week.** - this will still give me the time to hype up an exciting game.

 

Go get your games on!

[BiggsIRL 6,717]

Want to win a guaranteed spot in the prestigious 2nd Annual Armada Vassal World Cup?

 

"How do I do this?" you might ask.  Easy!  Play vassal games and win!

 

Players winning (or being named MVP) of the non-World Cup Vassal tournaments are secured a spot, but that is few and far between.  We have 7 of the 32 spots secured right now by doing that, and will have another soon enough when Deal or No Deal concludes.  But that leaves 24 spots still in the air.

 

So secure yours.  Sign up in this thread.  Play games against other aspirants.  Win those games.  Participate on the forums.

 

 

How do I sign up?

 

Just post below, saying you are signing up.  I will add you to the list on the post just below this one.  This means you are able to schedule qualifier games against other players.

 

 

Qualifier Games?

 

That's right.  Games that are played against other players that are hoping to qualify for the World Cup.  You can play whoever you want but to count the game has to be agreed upon as a qualifier game by both parties prior to starting.  If you pre-schedule a match, make sure you show up for your game (or post in a reasonable time that you can't make it) - no-call / no-shows are bad and can hurt your chances of qualifying.

 

To schedule a game, make sure you and your opponent can agree to a time.  Then post that time / date and your lists in the thread.  Simple!  If you schedule your games in advance, they could be eligible to be picked as a Matchup-of-the-Week.

 

 

How do I Qualify then?

 

You will need to play at least 3 games against other players, and score an average of 7 points (21 over 3 games) in those games.  You can play more than 3 and still get to that average, but it gets harder to raise your score the more games you have to play.

 

You can get 1 bonus point added to your score in that game by having your game selected as the "Match-up of the Week."  Any pre-scheduled games posted by Sunday Morning of any week are eligible for "Match-up of the Week" status.  They get an article analyzing the players and their list composition.  They may even be streamed live once I get Vassal and my streaming service up and running on my new actually functional laptop!

 

 

I am actually pretty bad, are there any other way to get points?

 

Actually, there are!  You can raise your AVERAGE SCORE by a whole point by posting an article on the forums on an Armada topic of your choice.  Think Clontroper5's article on threat ranges for what we are looking for - though you don't necessarily need to go quite so indepth.  Something you researched, put some time into, and that will be helpful for new players or veterans expand their knowledge of the game.

 

So in other words, not like any of the drivel I write.

 

 

I played an awful game, and my average score will never recover!

 

Not to worry, friend.  You can get a mulligan on a single bad score (4 or lower) once for free.  Play 7 total games, and you get another mulligan.  So that's top 5 of 7 games factored to get your average.  Not the end of the world, right?

 

 

How long does this run?

 

Signups start now.

 

Qualifier games will start this Sunday (Sept 18) (though signups will continue until the following Sunday Sept 26).  Games can be scheduled immediately, but the game itself cannot start until 9/18 at 00:01 GMT.

 

It will run until Nov 13th or the Sunday after 12 players qualify, whichever comes first.

 

 

What should my scheduling post look like?

 

I need 2 posts.  One from you, one from your opponent (confirming the time and date).

 

It should include the time and date of the match, and what list you are running (your opponent can add their own list on the confirmation).

 

Updates in Red.

[WGNF911 826]

I updated my original post but I'll hit it here as well.

My apologies, I won't be able to participate. Work has got me way out in Asia and I'll be here until 1 October. Y'all have fun!

[doobleg 658]

I updated my original post but I'll hit it here as well.

My apologies, I won't be able to participate. Work has got me way out in Asia and I'll be here until 1 October. Y'all have fun!

 

Hey man, I won't be able to play until October either, and remember that players need THREE games under their belt (with an average score of 7) to qualify, so it'll take a while for those to add up.

 

Not trying to pressure/shame you - I'm just keen to see you play (and given the opportunity, play you myself).

[pyqz 200]

Me vs emfrank72, Thursday 9/22 10am Pacific Time

 

My list:

Faction: Rebel Alliance
Points: 395/400

Commander: General Madine

Assault Objective: ???
Defense Objective: ???
Navigation Objective: ???

Assault Frigate Mark II A (81 points)
-  Intel Officer  ( 7  points)
-  Veteran Gunners  ( 5  points)
-  Electronic Countermeasures  ( 7  points)
-  Spinal Armament  ( 9  points)
= 109 total ship cost

Assault Frigate Mark II A (81 points)
-  Intel Officer  ( 7  points)
-  Veteran Gunners  ( 5  points)
-  Electronic Countermeasures  ( 7  points)
-  Spinal Armament  ( 9  points)
= 109 total ship cost

[ flagship ] GR-75 Medium Transports (18 points)
-  General Madine  ( 30  points)
-  Quantum Storm  ( 1  points)
-  Boosted Comms  ( 4  points)
-  Bomber Command Center  ( 8  points)
= 61 total ship cost

GR-75 Medium Transports (18 points)
-  Bright Hope  ( 2  points)
-  Toryn Farr  ( 7  points)
-  Expanded Hangar Bay  ( 5  points)
= 32 total ship cost

1 Jan Ors ( 19 points)
5 X-Wing Squadrons ( 65 points)

[Green Knight 9,731]

Just schedule some games!  Post the scheduled game here.  Pick someone from the list and see what days are good for you!  I don't care how you do it, get some games in.

 

Friday -> Saturday -> Sunday looks enough like 3 days to me.

 

Green Knight, post quickly what time it is and go nuts.

 

Were on now.

[Green Knight 9,731]

Just schedule some games!  Post the scheduled game here.  Pick someone from the list and see what days are good for you!  I don't care how you do it, get some games in.

 

Friday -> Saturday -> Sunday looks enough like 3 days to me.

 

Green Knight, post quickly what time it is and go nuts.

 

Were on now.

We had to postpone the rest of the game because I had to go pick up the wifey.

Nearing the end of turn 4. Thus far not a single ship had died!

[JJs Juggernaut 1,843]

See, the problem is that most of those names are better players than me - I mean who in their right mind is going to challenge the Shadowlord? Not this little black duck...

See, I might not be in my right mind, and thus lies the key to success! So I challenge the Shadowlord!!!

 

​Also I have nothing to lose...(at least I hope so )

Edited September 18, 2016 by JJs Juggernaut

[itzSteve 612]

Sign me up! Everyone needs someone to play to get their averages up! 

[LTD 2,241]

I challenge itzSteve!