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[AirBrian]

Game 1:
AirBrian - 53
blahness - 20

Game 2:
AirBrian - 65
blahness - 26

Game 3:
AirBrian - 50
blahness - 112

Totals:
AirBrian - 168
blahness - 158

Wow, great final game, blahness! You almost came back! I'll admit I was getting very nervous!

Astro, I just started it up.

 

[Heel]

Where you at Grifter? We've got two more games to play.

 

[mercviper]

I guess I should report game 1

Mercviper vs b1ggyfries

Game 1:

95 to -38

 

[eznark]

Eznark 17 JustJeff 10

Sorry AB

 

[bonesquad]

You can blame eznark's stupid ass 2-hit shooters who totally dominated me. It was a small personal victory when I was finally able to kill one (FYI: eznark was green and I was NY.)

 

[Smiley90]

Eznark 17 JustJeff 10

Sorry AB

So.. I guess I'll be playing justjeff in the "playoff" format? What is it, best of 3, with the winner of the game picking second for the next game?

I actually lost my group stage match against justjeff... damnit. lol

 

[bonesquad]

So.. I guess I'll be playing justjeff in the "playoff" format? What is it, best of 3, with the winner of the game picking second for the next game?

I actually lost my group stage match against justjeff... damnit. lol

I wouldn't worry. I started 3-1, but currently I'm marred in a losing streak going 1-3 in my last four games. Then again, maybe I'm due... Bah, I'm going to bed. It's been a long week.

 

[Smiley90]

I wouldn't worry. I started 3-1, but currently I'm marred in a losing streak going 1-3 in my last four games. Then again, maybe I'm due... Bah, I'm going to bed. It's been a long week.

NO WE'RE PLAYING RIGHT NOW WHILE YOU'RE TIRED

I kid, I kid. we need rules first

 

[eznark]

Did I make the playoffs?

 

[RaySpencer]

Ok, well technically playoffs are set, as neither Astro nor Blahness can change the outcome, but I still want them to finish their game first, as it will effect seeding eventually when a second NH tourney comes around. but these are the 4 that make it in:

1 - Smiley
2 - eznark
3 - Slacker
4 - Justjeff (Bonesquad)


I cant stop you from playing your games before the actual RR is done (I would rather you wait though, haha), but please at least wait to post the outcome until after the RR portion is completed.

 

[Heel]

Lots of interesting Playdek news in this interview from Pocket Tactics: Playdek’s George Rothrock & Gary Weis on Agricola, venture funding, and more

-Playdek "platform" coming that can be accessed from the web and through the games themselves (in-game chat, please?)

-Ascension: Besides Immortal Heroes, new promo packs and "a new digital exclusive"

-Summonor Wars: "new factions and updates and a new feature coming this summer"

-Tank on Tank next year, Command and Colors also pushed back for "an announcement from us and Lock n’ Load before too long about what we’ve decided to prioritize ahead of it"

-Tanto Cuore later in the year

-Wizards of the Coast information later in the year

 

[RaySpencer]

Reading that makes it sound like Agricola is still kind of a ways off, if they have 2 trailers to put out before it goes up... damn, haha.


Also, I thought Playdek was doing SmashUp?

 

[AstroLad]

NH
AstroLad (NY) 14
blahness (Yellow) 11

Intense match that basically just came down to the last couple tiles. Nice way to close out the tournament. Thanks to blahness for us pretty much getting the game done within like an hour of setting it up.

 

[mercviper]

Looks like Eclipse should be sent to Apple for approval within the next 2 weeks, if BDC puts in enough crunch time. So excited!

 

[RaySpencer]

Huzzah! RR complete, let the Finals begin!

Neuroshima Hex Finals 1

http://neogafboardgames.challonge.com/NeuroshimaHexFinals1

edit: leaving both picture links up for now, while the challonge server switches it from my personal challonge to the NeoGAF challonge.

 

[Smiley90]

Huzzah! RR complete, let the Finals begin!

Neuroshima Hex Finals 1

http://neogafboardgames.challonge.com/NeuroshimaHexFinals1





edit: leaving both picture links up for now, while the challonge server switches it from my personal challonge to the NeoGAF challonge.

What's the format? Best of 3?

 

[RaySpencer]

What's the format? Best of 3?

Honestly, I didnt think about that, single elimination was the plan.

There is only 4 of you, if you guys want to do a best of 3 then let me know, and I will change it to that.

 

[Slacker]

I'm up for whatever the majority wants in ns hex.

 

[AstroLad]

Humble Request: Eclipse is one of the hottest games in the universe, but it's pretty deep at first. I'm sure BDC will make some sort of video tutorial, but if you want to get in on some Eclipse action Day One, might be worth checking out the manual: http://us.asmodee.com/ressources/articles/eclipse-pdf-rules.php I know I will be.

I'll be posting a similar request before Agricola comes out. Three cheers for deep, amazing games going digital & async.

 

[RaySpencer]

Humble Request: Eclipse is one of the hottest games in the universe, but it's pretty deep at first. I'm sure BDC will make some sort of video tutorial, but if you want to get in on some Eclipse action Day One, might be worth checking out the manual: http://us.asmodee.com/ressources/articles/eclipse-pdf-rules.php I know I will be.

I'll be posting a similar request before Agricola comes out. Three cheers for deep, amazing games going digital & async.

I know how to play both! so im down to play the instant they come out! Woop woop!


Great idea though, Eclipse is simple once you know how to play, but its a lot to take in at first.


Edit: Merc and Heel, have you guys played more than the 1 game?


Are Biggyfries and Risottoball around here somewhere?

 

[Grifter]

Is anyone losing invites in Lost Cities? I see the invite alert but nothing in my games list.

 

[mercviper]

I know how to play both! so im down to play the instant they come out! Woop woop!


Great idea though, Eclipse is simple once you know how to play, but its a lot to take in at first.


Edit: Merc and Heel, have you guys played more than the 1 game?


Are Biggyfries and Risottoball around here somewhere?

Haven't. I seem to have misplaced my iPad over the weekend. Likely it's in my car.

 

[AstroLad]

Is anyone losing invites in Lost Cities? I see the invite alert but nothing in my games list.

The notifications are wonky in both ways. Just going into the app is the source of truth though.

 

[superrobot]

I'm down for Ticket to Ride. Especially with expansions.

I'd be careful about using Ticket to Ride in competition mode as having played TTR:E this weekend (with family) it came up with different winners depending on whether it dealt with the stations properly.
We only realised because we got to do the final moves 'live' around a table.
My phone announced me as the winner, having correctly counted a station, whereas Mrs Robot was declared the winner on hers, and didn't include my completed route.
The other two players also didn't include my route.

I'd assume base TTR is OK ...probably.

 

[biggyfries]

Are Biggyfries and Risottoball around here somewhere?

Yeah, I lurk off 'n on,

Ah, thanks for posting that, Merc. I thought you gave up since you beat me so bad that first game (expect it to happen again!).

 

[eznark]

Slacker, I sent you an invite the other day to get started on Hex.

 

[Heel]

Is anyone losing invites in Lost Cities? I see the invite alert but nothing in my games list.

You can send me a fresh invite when you're ready.

 

[Grifter]

You can send me a fresh invite when you're ready.

You're [Slade]? There are 2 gaffers with slade in their GC name. You've made a move in the game I sent, is that still active?

The notifications are wonky in both ways. Just going into the app is the source of truth though.

I see the request alert and the badge, go into the app > games list, nothing.

 

[Heel]

You're [Slade]? There are 2 gaffers with slade in their GC name. You've made a move in the game I sent, is that still active?

Yeah. Figured you were still having problems. Game is working fine.

 

[RaySpencer]

Yeah, I lurk off 'n on,

Ah, thanks for posting that, Merc. I thought you gave up since you beat me so bad that first game (expect it to happen again!).

Lurk more 'on' when you're in a tournament

haha.

 

[AstroLad]

After this NH tournament is done, I'd actually be up for another. Totally mediocre player but I quite enjoy the game and rarely get to play it otherwise. Only suggestion this time would be that we randomize all the armies -- i.e., tell people in each matchup which army they are. Love trying out some of the wackier ones. You could even seed based on performance in this tournament, presuming most people would come back for another.

 

[mercviper]

After this NH tournament is done, I'd actually be up for another. Totally mediocre player but I quite enjoy the game and rarely get to play it otherwise. Only suggestion this time would be that we randomize all the armies -- i.e., tell people in each matchup which army they are. Love trying out some of the wackier ones. You could even seed based on performance in this tournament, presuming most people would come back for another.

I'll second this.

 

[eznark]

After this NH tournament is done, I'd actually be up for another. Totally mediocre player but I quite enjoy the game and rarely get to play it otherwise. Only suggestion this time would be that we randomize all the armies -- i.e., tell people in each matchup which army they are. Love trying out some of the wackier ones. You could even seed based on performance in this tournament, presuming most people would come back for another.

100%

 

[Heel]

Game 1:
Heel - 73
Grifter - 46

Game 2:
Heel - 36
Grifter - 38

Game 3:
Heel - 59
Grifter - 29

Total:
Heel - 168
Grtifter - 113

Good games.

 

[Heel]

Smiley it's not letting me send you a Lost Cities game for the tournament, so you'll have to give it a try when you're ready.

 

[Grifter]

GGs Heel.

This was a fun tourney format.

 

[RaySpencer]

After this NH tournament is done, I'd actually be up for another. Totally mediocre player but I quite enjoy the game and rarely get to play it otherwise. Only suggestion this time would be that we randomize all the armies -- i.e., tell people in each matchup which army they are. Love trying out some of the wackier ones. You could even seed based on performance in this tournament, presuming most people would come back for another.

Yeah, I dont know how we could set up the random part of it, its something I wanted to do initially anyway, but I couldnt find a way to do it randomly (actually I didnt try, since its not built into the game ).


And now, after seeing the stats on what armies people used, I REALLY want it to be random, my stats arent 100%, but 21 matches using Borgo, and only 2 using Neo Jungle? thats kind of stupid. haha.

edit: Find me a good way to do it randomly, and I will set it up right after this one is done, we can workshop some of the other rules too.

 

[biggyfries]

Lurk more 'on' when you're in a tournament

haha.

Haha, noted!

 

[Heel]

edit: Find me a good way to do it randomly, and I will set it up right after this one is done, we can workshop some of the other rules too.

Here's an idea:

http://www.random.org/lists/

I use this to randomize the unseeded players for tournaments. You could make a list of the NH armies to randomize and assign them for each game.

 

[AstroLad]

Yeah, I dont know how we could set up the random part of it, its something I wanted to do initially anyway, but I couldnt find a way to do it randomly (actually I didnt try, since its not built into the game ).


And now, after seeing the stats on what armies people used, I REALLY want it to be random, my stats arent 100%, but 21 matches using Borgo, and only 2 using Neo Jungle? thats kind of stupid. haha.

edit: Find me a good way to do it randomly, and I will set it up right after this one is done, we can workshop some of the other rules too.

Give a number to each army then go to random.org and get them to spit out two numbers for each matchup would be my suggestion.

 

[RaySpencer]

Here's an idea:

http://www.random.org/lists/

I use this to randomize the unseeded players for tournaments. You could make a list of the NH armies to randomize and assign them for each game.

Give a number to each army then go to random.org and get them to spit out two numbers for each matchup would be my suggestion.

Ok cool, works for me!

What other rules should we change?
Should a destruction win be worth 3, regular win 2, tie 1?
Should we have an 'east and west' type divisons?
How many people should make it into the playoffs?
Should playoff games be best of 3? 5?
Any other rules?

 

[Smiley90]

Smiley it's not letting me send you a Lost Cities game for the tournament, so you'll have to give it a try when you're ready.

Will do.

Also I still don't know the NH playoff format, jeff and I haven't started yet

 

[RaySpencer]

You guys take too long , so single match. Smiley and Eznark pick first obviously since your 1st and 2nd.

 

[AstroLad]

Could do Swiss format 5 rounds with a final 4. Points system lgtm.

 

[RaySpencer]

Could do Swiss format 5 rounds with a final 4. Points system lgtm.

Im reading your words, but they arent turning into stuff that makes sense in my brains.

lgtm? and 5 rounds of what? 5 round robin rounds?

 

[Smiley90]

Im reading your words, but they arent turning into stuff that makes sense in my brains.

lgtm? and 5 rounds of what? 5 round robin rounds?

That was my reaction too LOL.

 

[AstroLad]

sry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss-system_tournament#Pairing_procedure

 

[RaySpencer]

Alright, it sounds cool, and its supported on Challonge (which is why im sure you suggested it).


Swiss rules it is! still dont know what 'lgtm' is though, haha.

edit:


Neuroshima Hex Finals 1

http://neogafboardgames.challonge.com/NeuroshimaHexFinals1

NeoGAF Lost Cities Tournament 3

http://neogafboardgames.challonge.com/NeoGAFLostCitiesTournament3

 

[Smiley90]

Jesus, in my first game with Heel, I swear I've drawn ALL the multipliers. It's not even funny anymore. I'll end this game so brutally in the minus.

EDIT: so awful :lol

Game 1:

Smiley - Heel

-40 - 42

Game 2:

36 - 52

Game 3

38 - 14



Now to play catchup... somehow... lol

 

[Heel]

lol yeah I was unsure what to do because you were so heavily invested in every lane and I was holding so many cards that I didn't want to give you.