Multiplayer Tournament!

Locutus · July 1, 2002, 10:24

The single player CtP2 Tournaments are doing quite well and a CtP1-MP World Cup is underway, maybe it's time to have an official Apolyton Multiplayer Tournament as well? I haven't discussed this with the owners of the site yet, I figured I'd first found out if there would be any interest in this from the CtP2 MP community...

So, would you be interested in participating in such a tournament? What kind of rules would have to be enforced? Is such a tournament feasible at all? Please post here to discuss these issues...

J Bytheway · July 1, 2002, 12:36

At least you don't have to worry about rush-buy switching in CTP2, you just have an infinite builds cheat instead... Easy come, easy go

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Locutus · July 1, 2002, 18:57

Well, we could use the same system as the CtP1 World Cup: all savegames are kept and the loser has the right to inspect the files and ask for moderation if he suspects cheating...

Maquiladora · July 3, 2002, 15:53

It doesnt seem that much of a problem to me, if the save games are inspected on the losers request (or by the loser), it would be ok.
Id put my name down, no probs.

Oerdin · July 4, 2002, 19:13

I'd totally make sure I could play in this one (this time it is a promise). How does the California server sound to you all?

Oerdin · July 4, 2002, 19:14

We'd have to swap saves just to make sure no one was cheating but I think I could figure it out even without the save. It's pretty easy if you know what to look for...

Locutus · July 5, 2002, 05:35

Well, it's good to know there's at least some interest in this, but unfortunately 2 participants doesn't make much of a tournament. I posted a notice in the CtP1 forums as well, maybe some people will respond to that, and it wouldn't hurt if you guys informed your MP buddies of this thread as well. For the moment I'll wait a bit more to see how things develop, but if this has potential and only needs more participants in order to succeed, I'll post a news item about it and email everyone in the MP Registry.

So, how do you guys think what the setup of the tournament should be?

- Random map or pre-made map?
- Default games or mod? What mod?
- 1-on-1 or 3 or 4 people per match?
- Piracy, Pillaging, Wonders, Nukes: allowed or not?
- What difficulty/barbarian level? Pollution on or not?
- Accelerated start or not?
- What mapsize? How many AI players (if any)?
- ... what else?

Any other bugs/problems (other than the infamous one) that I should know about?

Maquiladora · July 16, 2002, 18:01

- Random map or pre-made map?

Random map, you gets what your given. Good players find good locations.

- Default games or mod? What mod?

Right now id say the original game because everyones versed in it, WAW would be a good second choice.

- 1-on-1 or 3 or 4 people per match?

1 v 1 for me, doesnt always mean quicker but its more intense.

- Piracy, Pillaging, Wonders, Nukes: allowed or not?

I dont mind, maybe not nukes. The games sometimes dont advance that far anyway.

- What difficulty/barbarian level? Pollution on or not?

I think impossible for sure, and either marauders or no barbs at all (ruins only). Barbs do have a random unbalancing effect but they do keep the game exciting until you meet another human player. Pollution on.

- Accelerated start or not?

In terms of starting age i prefer Ancient, more settlers and gold to start. Say 3/4 settlers on small map and 5/6 on regular

- What mapsize? How many AI players (if any)?

Small map 1 v 1, regular if 1/2 more AI/human civs are added.

also Speed Turns, if its just 1v1 it doesnt matter so much but with 4 humans it can drag on.
...just my preferences, if more people are interested anyway.

Locutus · July 16, 2002, 18:49

Thanks a lot of your feedback, Maq. Of course, it doesn't help much if you're the only one responding. But I'm writing a post for Markos & Dan now. Once they give the green light (and I don't see why they wouldn't), I'll try to launch a PR campaign to see if we can get more players...

Oerdin · July 16, 2002, 22:46

I vote for default game, v1.11, and random map with each player allowed one call for a restart. Max wet, mostly contents, high diversity, and the rest at default. Wonders seem to be very unbalancing to the game so most MP games out law wonders but allow everything else.

Hopefully there will be no premade teams and we can start with 3-4 settlers since that speeds the game up and adds to most peoples' enjoyment. As For map size I say regular map with eight players. Any larger and it becomes combersum to march armies across.

Maquiladora · July 17, 2002, 07:03

Sounds good Locutus

keep up the good work

Theres seems like quite abit of interest in the GOTM so i hope some of those same players want to take part in this too.

Locutus · July 17, 2002, 14:58

Well, good news: not only did Markos approve of this idea: everyone who signs up for the tournament gets a discount for the Apolyton Store (assuming the tourny is actually on, of course - iow when there are enough players)

Oerdin and Maquiladora, I'll consider you guys signed up. J Bytheway, from your post I can't interpret whether or not you would be interested in particating, so if you are, please let me know...

I'll make a start with the PR campaign tonight...

J Bytheway · July 18, 2002, 12:49

I am not - with the crumby (crummy?) connection I have here in SA online play is a no-no. I am, in any case, not a sufficiently experienced player to warrant entry. I've only played about 200 turns of CTP2 ever - I'm just a meta-modder here.

Immortal Wombat · July 18, 2002, 13:12

SA?

J Bytheway · July 18, 2002, 13:15

South Africa.

child of Thor · July 18, 2002, 13:20

DBL POST

Immortal Wombat · July 18, 2002, 13:30

You're in South Africa. I didn't know that. The location field confused me...

child of Thor · July 18, 2002, 13:32

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Originally posted by Immortal Wombat
SA?

Well atleast one of 'us' is over there stealing their 'hi-tech' jobs(presumably?), the amount of south-africans over here in London into 'computers' is mind boggleing

I'd like to join the MP fun, but i'm firewalled out, so will have to watch from the sidelines

J Bytheway · July 18, 2002, 13:34

I'm born, bred and attending Uni in England, but my parents live in SA, so I visit them for the summer holidays.

child of Thor · July 18, 2002, 13:38

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Originally posted by J Bytheway
I'm born, bred and attending Uni in England, but my parents live in SA, so I visit them for the summer holidays.

That's great! At least you get a real summer!

J Bytheway · July 18, 2002, 13:56

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Originally posted by child of Thor
That's great! At least you get a real summer!

Don't forget that it's winter in the southern hemisphere at the moment. I haven't had a summer in 5 or 6 years now. But the weather here is good, and I'm not complaining.

child of Thor · July 18, 2002, 14:41

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Originally posted by J Bytheway

Don't forget that it's winter in the southern hemisphere at the moment. I haven't had a summer in 5 or 6 years now. But the weather here is good, and I'm not complaining.

Heh!Heh! but lets face it, winter in Z.A. is summer in the uk

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I'm wondering how much a problem server speed will be for you trying MP, compared to Quake etc, CTP2 is quite a slow game.......you should at least try it?
I'm very sad i won't be able to play - although it's going to be a mare to co-ordinate.Still i like the idea particularly of the main Slic and modding guys in giveing MP a real go,it's got to help in the long run.

Immortal Wombat · July 18, 2002, 15:37

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Originally posted by J Bytheway
I haven't had a summer in 5 or 6 years now.

*shudder*

Which college are you at in Cambridge?

Locutus · July 18, 2002, 18:50

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Originally posted by J Bytheway
I am not - with the crumby (crummy?) connection I have here in SA online play is a no-no.

Oh yeah, sorry, I had forgotten about that for a moment. Too bad, we need the players...

CoT,
Can't you disable that Firewall or something? Or open the ports that CtP2 needs? I'd love to have you in the tourny...

IW,
How 'bout you? Don't feel like giving MP a try sometime? We already know it works for you

Immortal Wombat · July 18, 2002, 19:12

Maybe, maybe. 20% off was that?

It depends what my workload is like from September, unless of course we are playing by August...

I guess I could show an interest.

I'm in.

Locutus · July 18, 2002, 20:00

Cool, Ben

child of Thor · July 19, 2002, 05:19

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Originally posted by Locutus
.............edit........
CoT,
Can't you disable that Firewall or something? Or open the ports that CtP2 needs? I'd love to have you in the tourny............edit........

Well i've tried DeltaForce online before and from my usual location it just won't get through........still i've not even tried CTP2 online so maybe it'll be ok? I'll test it asap and report back.

Locutus · July 19, 2002, 09:31

Please, do give it a try...

But as I said before, isn't it possible to open a few ports or (temporarily) disable the firewall altogether?

Locutus · July 19, 2002, 09:36

stupid forum bug... *bump*

J Bytheway · July 19, 2002, 17:22

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Originally posted by child of Thor
I'm wondering how much a problem server speed will be for you trying MP, compared to Quake etc, CTP2 is quite a slow game.......you should at least try it?

It's not just the speed, it's the cost. They haven't heard of flat rate internet here yet. You can't even get cable modems because there's no cable either (except in Jo'burg, I think...)

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Originally posted by Immortal Wombat
Which college are you at in Cambridge?

Pembroke. But I probably shouldn't say - anyone can locate me now

. Not that it would have been so hard previously for non-fools...

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Originally posted by Locutus
stupid forum bug... *bump*

It worries me that you so frequently notice that

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