View Full Version : RD 3 "Seeing the Elephant" Newbies Tourney
Ok, the next Round (3) will begin within 2 weeks (more or less) so what I need is confirmation that you "Newbies" in rounds 1 &2 will be playing in Rounds 3 & 4 post below if you are.
Also, if there are any other newbies out there that want on the replacement list (if we have an odd # etc) post below & say so! :)
Reminder:
Seeing the Elephant- A new/inexperienced player event.
This event is open to all registered SZO CM Ladder members with the following restrictions/requirements applying: (they are still subject to change).
Event Moderators have the final say in who plays in this event.
1. You consider yourself to be new to CM (CMBB will be the version played).
2. You consider yourself to be inexperienced at playing CM.
3. If inexperienced you'd like some “instruction” on how to play a better game.
4. You have played 5 or less “Ladder” games anywhere (and still feel inexperienced).
5. Your only opponent up to now has been the A.I.
Tutors will be provided for players to ask tactical or game play questions- but not questions concerning the scenario being played.
{EDIT- Rd 1 is about to offically wrap up, Rd3 will begin when I know who is still in.}
Confirmed in:
Cherper/Rickie/JML
Antonius/Ada/Swing
Weags2/KG-Crimson/Joe Cz
Neon/Kineas/Stndrtnfhr
Okimaw/simonsezdie/Gen Schmaeter
John Powderly/redbear415/Setanta
I'm still keen as mustard (I'm still in too).
Hi, me too :salute:
miguel.
KG_Crimson
01 Dec 06, 02:21
I'm still in
My Rd 1 opponent dropped out and I am halfway or a little more through Rd 2. Definitely still want to continue.
Joe Cz
I'm still in, and keen as that yellow stuff. :D
Stndrtnfhr
01 Dec 06, 11:26
Count me in to the very end.
Stndrtnfhr Out!
Gen Schmaeter
02 Dec 06, 23:43
I'm still in, although my round 2 game has still not started :(
John Powderly
03 Dec 06, 07:09
I'm in.
Oh, by the way, will we be playing against previous opponents? I owe a certain Russian fellow a whuppin'...:devious:
redbear415
03 Dec 06, 15:57
i still in i looking to finish the second round look forward to the number 3
Oh, by the way, will we be playing against previous opponents?
The short answer to this is no.
I believe that one point of having a tourney is for players to play against other players they might otherwise never meet. Thus I try hard to make sure you always play someone new.
The key word here is RANDOMLY:
1. The first thing I do is give every player a random number based on the numbers of players involved.
2. Then I randomly pair the numbers (not the players names).
3. I then check to see if any players matched have met in a previous round.
4. If so I take those "numbers," then randomly use about 1/4 of the other numbers & re-match them up.
5. Repeat steps 3-4.
If there's just one or two pairs re-matched I'll just randomly select new opponents. When a tourney hits rounds 4+ this gets harder to do & then some players will just have to replay each other. :nuts:
Note: Due to the chaotic nature of StE's rds 1 & 2 some players MAY be rematched.
Mad Russian
03 Dec 06, 23:38
Scenario 3 has been delivered to the Tournament Director!
Be afraid!!!! Be VERY AFRAID!!!! :eek: :eek: :horse: :ar15:
:devil:
Good Luck and Good Hunting.
MR
Mad Russian
03 Dec 06, 23:44
I'm still in, although my round 2 game has still not started :(
Since this isn't a tournament in the normal sense of the term, but what is "normal" about Palantir? You will be just fine!
Start and finish the games as you have time. I believe Palantir plans on leaving the threads open on the first two scenarios for awhile at least.
So, PLAY ON!!!!
Good Luck and Good Hunting.
MR
Scenario 3 has been delivered to the Tournament Director!
Sure, sure but without the briefings! :eek:
Quick question. I thought rounds 3 and 4 were going to be CMAK. I doesn't worry me either way, just happy to be playing. :cool:
Mad Russian
04 Dec 06, 07:37
Sure, sure but without the briefings! :eek:
The briefings were attached, the scenario was zipped. Did you not get them?
If you didn't I'll send them again!
Good Hunting.
MR
Mad Russian
04 Dec 06, 07:39
Quick question. I thought rounds 3 and 4 were going to be CMAK. I doesn't worry me either way, just happy to be playing. :cool:
All of these scenarios are CMBB. Easier to find materials that involve everything from conscripts to monster death tanks!
Good Hunting.
MR
The briefings were attached, the scenario was zipped. Did you not get them?
Arrived very late, will look them over!
Quick question. I thought rounds 3 and 4 were going to be CMAK. I doesn't worry me either way, just happy to be playing. :cool:
Oh, I hope not, I don't have CMAK. I've been thinking about picking it up, but probably have to wait until after Holidays. My loose money is already committed to Christmas gifts for floks.
Rick
The beginning of Rd3 is on indefinite hold until a new tourney coordinator can be confirmed.
:salute:
John Powderly
05 Dec 06, 02:57
What?! :scream: :hissyfit: New Tournament Coordinator?
:upset: Say it ain't so, Kerry!
:cry: :cry: :cry:
Lets just say the beginning of Round 3 is in a holding pattern for a bit.
Count me in for rds 3 and 4 (although christmas/new year will slow things down somewhat, the Irish have reduced the alcohol limit when driving tanks)
Gen Schmaeter
09 Dec 06, 22:03
Anyone interested in giving the Round 2 scenario a go with me? My opponent dropped out before we even got started = (
I will if no one else will.
Jeff
My opponent for round 2 has dropped out as well. So I'd like to actually play this battle.
My opponent for round 2 has dropped out as well.
:freak: AUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGH!:nuts:
I have no clue anymore who to pair up due to ALL the drops outs etc.
KG_Crimson
11 Dec 06, 22:49
I can't believe all these flakes.....
Signups are closed we have 18 players. Start date is soon.
Matches:
Axis vs Allies
Cherper vs redbear415
Joe Cz vs Rickie
Antonius vs Kineas
Ada vs Setanta
Swing vs JML
KG-Crimson vs Weags2
Neon vs Okimaw
Stndrtnfhr vs simonsezdie
John Powderly vs Gen Schmaeter
Not sure about round 4 that will have to be worked out.
John Powderly
15 Dec 06, 00:47
Palantir,
Great news that Round 3 pairings are set. I look forward to smacking Gen Schmaeter around.:laugh::clown:
Just one thing to remember for this tournament - this round, I'm playing the attacker!:cheeky:
Mad Russian
15 Dec 06, 08:58
Palantir,
Great news that Round 3 pairings are set. I look forward to smacking Gen Schmaeter around.:laugh::clown:
Just one thing to remember for this tournament - this round, I'm playing the attacker!:cheeky:
Just remember, the Russians have been here a long time and they were masters at defense. Your opponent may well hand you back your head, "Mr. I'm the Attacker"!!
LOL!!!!!
Now the world waits to see how you will do John...
Will you do as you're expected, as the commander of a mighty German KG, and crush the Soviet defenders? Or will you prove that you were not up to the task, of taking even a small Russian village, and be sent to a penal battalion?
The world now waits to see if the boast can be covered....
Good Luck to you both and Good Hunting.
MR
John Powderly
16 Dec 06, 04:57
Mad Russian,
Actually, it was a reference to the confusion that occurred with the second round. The plan, as I understand it, was to play the defender in one scenario and the attacker in the next. However, I somehow ended up playing the defender in both scenarios. Some folks played the attacker in both. So, I just wanted to specify that this time, I'm playing the attacker.:)
My attacking is atrocious, as ADA can attest!:o
And I'm still looking forward to smacking Gen Schmaeter around.:clown: :laugh:
(But I'm more looking forward to talking a little friendly smack banter with Gen Schmaeter. Heck, that's the main reason I wrote message #38. However, he doesn't seem to be taking the bait...:hmmm: )
Mad Russian
16 Dec 06, 10:31
Mad Russian,
Actually, I just wanted to specify that this time, I'm playing the attacker.
And I'm still looking forward to smacking Gen Schmaeter around.:clown: :laugh:
I'm more looking forward to talking smack with Gen Schmaeter. Heck, that's the main reason I'm here.
You know my machine, for some reason, didn't take your quotes exactly as you wrote them....hmmmm.....
I was just having some fun with you. Don't sweat it!
I'm sure that Gen Schmaeter is scared so bad he can't type out a response....
I can't wait to hear the comments that will come from round 3 of this tournament and the battle you are about to begin!
Good Hunting.
MR
The files have been sent out to the Allied players.
End date is 2/24/07, good luck!
Mad Russian
16 Dec 06, 23:41
The files have been sent out to the Allied players.
End date is 2/24/07, good luck!
NOTE TO ALL ALLIED PLAYERS...The Germans are coming from the EAST, not the west, as it says incorrectly in the briefing.
As Gen Schmaeter so astutely noticed! Thanks for catching that! That went by almost a dozen playtesters and we all missed it!
Good Luck and Good Hunting.
MR
mangus2000
17 Dec 06, 16:08
Damned "Intelligence" corp!!!!!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Mad Russian
18 Dec 06, 00:00
Damned "Intelligence" corp!!!!!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Are you running this tournament now? If so, do we need to have you play the scenarios so you know if you approve of them or not?
Good Hunting.
MR
mangus2000
22 Dec 06, 05:58
Are you running this tournament now? If so, do we need to have you play the scenarios so you know if you approve of them or not?
Good Hunting.
MR
It was just a little joke MR, wouldn't mind a copy of the files though:o
Mad Russian
22 Dec 06, 07:59
It was just a little joke MR, wouldn't mind a copy of the files though:o
I appreciate the joke Mangus but my question was serious...do you want to play the scenario? If you do I'll send you a setup and we'll see how well you do....
I'll send you the files.
Good Hunting.
MR
mangus2000
22 Dec 06, 10:51
I think the term Admin would be better for my involvment in this one, as everyone knows i am not the most suitable person to be training newbs ;). But posting all results etc and anything else at all you need help with i'm right by your side MR. Just say the word
I would love to play them though, send them to dandanmangus@hotmail.com
As long as i have a platoon of IS-2s vs Green Kubelwagens then i will approve:laugh:
Look forward to the challnge:D
Mad Russian
23 Dec 06, 08:56
I think the term Admin would be better for my involvment in this one, as everyone knows i am not the most suitable person to be training newbs ;). But posting all results etc and anything else at all you need help with i'm right by your side MR. Just say the word
I would love to play them though, send them to dandanmangus@hotmail.com
As long as i have a platoon of IS-2s vs Green Kubelwagens then i will approve:laugh:
Look forward to the challnge:D
The first one is a Soviet 1941 mechanized attack on a German position.
The second one is a Meeting Engagement between Romanian and Soviet tank forces.
Which do you need the most practice with? Attacking with green troops or using defensive tactics to hold a small village?
Then pick a side for the ME....
Let me know and I'll send you a setup.
Good Hunting.
MR
Mad Russian
23 Dec 06, 08:59
I think the term Admin would be better for my involvment in this one, as everyone knows i am not the most suitable person to be training newbs ;). But posting all results etc and anything else at all you need help with i'm right by your side MR. Just say the word
I would love to play them though, send them to dandanmangus@hotmail.com
As long as i have a platoon of IS-2s vs Green Kubelwagens then i will approve:laugh:
Look forward to the challnge:D
And how did I go from making the scenarios and supplying the battle analysis to your "being right by my side helping me"? I"m supposed to be the one right by your side helping you!
You thought I missed that did you? While I was born at night...it wasn't last night!! :cheeky:
Good Hunting.
MR
mangus2000
24 Dec 06, 08:56
The first one is a Soviet 1941 mechanized attack on a German position.
The second one is a Meeting Engagement between Romanian and Soviet tank forces.
Which do you need the most practice with? Attacking with green troops or using defensive tactics to hold a small village?
Then pick a side for the ME....
Let me know and I'll send you a setup.
Good Hunting.
MR
I'll take the Green Soviet attack, my attacks always fail miserable:laugh:
oAnd how did I go from making the scenarios and supplying the battle analysis to your "being right by my side helping me"? I"m supposed to be the one right by your side helping you!
You thought I missed that did you? While I was born at night...it wasn't last night!! :cheeky:
Good Hunting.
MR
He has ways of weaseling out of things.:whist:
Thank you Mad Russian for your efforts and putting up with him.......you are also right you were not born last night.....because no one could get tha ugly in one day...oppps inside voice shoud not come out:o :laugh: :bite:
Mad Russian
25 Dec 06, 00:47
I think the term Admin would be better for my involvment in this one, as everyone knows i am not the most suitable person to be training newbs ;). But posting all results etc and anything else at all you need help with i'm right by your side MR. Just say the word
I would love to play them though, send them to dandanmangus@hotmail.com
As long as i have a platoon of IS-2s vs Green Kubelwagens then i will approve:laugh:
Look forward to the challnge:D
The first 2 scenarios of the tournament are in your in box with my setups!
Prepare to defend yourself man!!! Or in this case, prepare to attack me man!!! Whichever you feel lead to do!!
Good Hunting.
MR
Mad Russian
25 Dec 06, 00:51
o
He has ways of weaseling out of things.:whist:
I've already sent him a PUBLIC notice that the war is on!! Hard for him to fishtail out of it now!
Thank you Mad Russian for your efforts and putting up with him
I never intended on running the tournament but I've had worse jobs dropped i my lap. Besides, I'll make him do all the hard stuff!!
.......you are also right you were not born last night.....because no one could get tha ugly in one day...oppps inside voice shoud not come out:o :laugh: :bite:
Now... a Canadian calling an American ugly...that's like someone thinking there really is such a thing as Military Intelligence!!
Good Hunting.
MR
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