Third Age Total War Multiplayer Tournament Season 3 -TOURNAMENT 2 LIVE-

[Narsils_Shards]

So how about those Americans moving this on to Round 3?

[joerock22]

Sorry, haven't been online in 48 hours. Spent all day yesterday away from the computer with dad for Father's Day, which was awesome. I'll contact Arrow to play our games today or tomorrow hopefully.

[Arrow2daknee]

Sry for being late with the match reports, I got 2 more for you guys.

Jadli(2) Vs. Paladinbob(7)

Replays - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8B...ew?usp=sharing Game 1: Jadli(Dale) - 2 Athala Rangers - 2 Bardian Marksmen - 2 Longbowmen - 4 Rhovanian Rider - 1 Earl - 1 Aihwothiuda Horseguard - 2 Dale Swordmasters - 1 Dale Swordmen - 2 Barding Hird - 1 Dismounted Earl - 1 Rhovanian Gadraught Paladinbob(High Elves) - 4 Bow Quendi - 2 Noretirno Warriors - 1 Eldarinwe Lancer - 2 Noretirno Cavalry - 2 Imladris Riders - 1 Mithlond Noble - 2 Eldarinwe Spearmen - 3 Lindon Longspears - 1 Sword Quendi Winner: Jadli Game 2: Jadli(Arnor) - 2 Dunedain Rangers - 3 Arnor Heavy Archers - 1 Bandobras Archers - 3 Arnor Men-at-Arms - 2 Battle Ready Dunedain - 1 Dismounted Dunedain Knight - 3 Arnor Sergeants - 2 Arnor Knights Paladinbob(Silvan Elves) - 2 Silvan Horse Archers - 4 Sentinels of the Woodland Realms - 2 Silvan Heavy Spearmen - 1 Beornling - 1 Woodland Warrior - 3 Woodland Wardens - 6 Silvan Spearmen Winner: Paladinbob Game 3: Jadli(Gondor) - 1 Blackroot Vale Archer - 2 Ithilien Rangers - 3 Gondor Archers - 3 Gondor Cavalry - 3 Gondor Cavalry Militia - 1 Gondor Infantry - 1 Gondor Spearmen - 1 Fountain Guard - 2 Citadel Guard Paladinbob(Rhun) - 3 Loke Nar Rim(Bow Unit) - 3 Clan Crossbows - 1 Loke Innas Rim - 1 Horse Guard - 2 Variag Raiders - 4 Balcoth Tribesmen - 1 Clan Guard - 2 Loke Flag Rim - 2 Loke Gamp Rim Winner: Paladinbob

Azkdadwarf(6) Vs. Egyptian Viking(3)

Replays - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8B...ew?usp=sharing Game 1: Azkdadwarf(Isengard) - 2 Uruk Hai Crossbows - 4 Warg Riders - 3 Uruk Hai Pikemen - 3 Uruk Hai Infantry - 2 Uruk Hai Raiders - 2 Uruk Reavers Egyptian Viking(Dwarves) - 3 Iron Crossbowmen - 2 Dale Cavalry - 2 Dragonslayers - 2 Dwarven Axemen - 1 Guard of Khazad-Dum - 2 Iron Guard - 3 Vault Wardens - 2 Dwarven Halberds Winner: Azkdadwarf Game 2: Azkdadwarf(Dwarves) - 3 Iron Crossbowmen - 3 Vault Wardens - 2 Dwarven Halberds - 2 Dragonslayers - 2 Axemen of Erebor - 2 Iron Guard - 2 Dwarven Miners - 1 Guard of Khazad-Dum Egyptian Viking(Gondor) - 1 Generals Bodyguard - 1 Gondor Cavalry - 2 Gondor Cavalry Militia - 2 Pelargir Marines - 3 Axemen of Losarnach - 2 Guards of Osgiliath - 1 Fountain Guard - 3 Gondor Infantry - 2 Dismounted Swan Knights Winner: Azkdadwarf

[Arrow2daknee]

Azkdadwarf beat Paladinbob 2-1 and is the finalist from EU, got the replays and will make match report tomorrow.

We are just waiting for me and Joe to play.

[Jmonstra]

These are late but here are the battles between Thrawn and myself:

Round 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n_0anOAyXs

Round 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cWp7nG58pk

Round 3:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG-syiLf_s4

[Arrow2daknee]

Congrats to our two finalists! Azkdadwarf from EU and AdmiralThrawn from NA!

[Jmonstra]

Sup guys. Here are the matches between Arrow and Thrawn with the Admiral joining me for the first battle and the second being a live commentary:

Part 1: https://youtu.be/Rubx3wVWA5Q

Part 2:https://youtu.be/1Y1hQ5uAcKQ

[AdmiralThrawn]

Kudos to AzlDaDwarf, champion of the Third Age! He won in a great 3 game series to take the title. Good games, and well played to all participants!

[Arrow2daknee]

I recommend we all rep him (since I can't offer any other reward right now) I also know that I missed a ton of match reports cuz I was lazy but I'll take a couple hours from my day tomorrow to get them all up.

There will definitely be a tournament 2 (probably starting in 1-2 weeks) and I will be making some changes to the rules, like adding faction weights. I also really want you guys's input on the way the tournament should be run. Most important thing is the tournament itself, do you like the single elimination bracket? Or would you rather use double elimination bracket, or a two stage round robin (like in world cup) I think I will be making a poll on this since I really would like to try a new tourney style so players can actually play more. It will take a lot more coordination, which leads into my next topic. That the tournament took too long, this is probably partly my fault, as I could've given you guys more notice to get the first match set up (round 1 took longest I think by far), but are you guys fine with how long the tournament lasted? Do you like having alot of leeway when it comes to playing your match? Or would you rather have the tournaments be quicker and have me be more strict with the schedule?
I am afraid if I do double elimination or a world cup style two stage it will take WAAAAY too long, and perhaps players will get bored waiting for their match and leave, and if a couple people leave it could really up, but I also really think it would be better since players will have to opportunity to play more matches and not get knocked out first round and have to wait weeks for the next tournament. Please give me your thoughts because I really don't know.

Early signups for the next tourney are open if you for sure know you wanna join. I'm going to need another admin I think, and you can play in the tourney and admin at the same time, admining pretty much just means making match reports and helping players with their matches and stuff.

[Jmonstra]

I'm willing to donate 20 bucks on Steam to the next winner as a grand prize. Also Thrawn and I casted the finals replays between him and Azk. I hope to have them up tonight.

[Jmonstra]

Here they are, guys!

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwmEEyWyQLY
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNM8gjzZPZQ
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw36HhtOGDM

[Arrow2daknee]

More match reports, I think I have got reports for every match other than the finals (still don't have in replays) also I never got replays for Thrawn Vs. Jmon but I went off his videos for armies.

Arrow2daknee(4) Vs. Joerock22(5)

Replays - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8B...ew?usp=sharing Game 1: Arrow2daknee(Silvan Elves) - 1 Sindar Archer - 2 Silvan Heavy Archers - 3 Sentinels of The Woodland Realms - 4 Silvan Spearmen - 2 Silvan Heavy Spearmen - 2 Silvan Horse Archers - 4 Woodland Warriors Joerock22(Orcs of Gundabad) - 1 Orc Bodyguard - 3 Orc Halberdiers - 3 Orc Marauders - 3 Orc Fellers - 1 Snow Troll - 1 Cave Troll - 1 Mountain Troll - 2 Warg Riders Winner: Arrow2daknee Game 2: Arrow2daknee(Isengard) - 1 Guards of The Orthanc - 3 Uruk Hai Crossbows - 3 Warg Riders - 2 Berserkers - 2 Uruk Reavers - 1 Dundeling Clansmen - 3 Uruk Hai Infantry - 3 Uruk Hai Pikemen Joerock22(Dwarves) - 1 Dwarven Noblemen - 3 Iron Crossbows - 2 Dragonslayers - 1 Guards of Khazad Dum - 2 Iron Guard - 3 Dwarven Axemen - 3 Dwarven Warriors Winner: Arrow2daknee

Azkdadwarf(6) Vs. Paladinbob(7)

Replays - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8B...ew?usp=sharing Game 1: Azkdadwarf(Harad) - 3 Serpent Guard - 3 Troll Men - 3 Southron Archers - 3 Southron Pikemen - 3 Dismounted Serpent Guard - 1 Hasharii Paladinbob(Silvan Elves) - 2 Silvan Horse Archers - 2 Silvan Heavy Archers - 4 Sentinels of The Woodland Realms - 5 Silvan Spearmen - 1 Woodland Wardens - 2 Silvan Heavy Spearmen - 2 Silvan Heavy Swordsmen Winner: Paladinbob Game 2: Azkdadwarf(Isengard) - 4 Warg Riders - 3 Uruk Hai Crossbows - 3 Uruk Hai Pikemen - 3 Uruk Hai Infantry - 2 Uruk Hai Raiders - 1 Uruk Reaver Paladinbob(Rohan) - 2 Royal Guard - 2 Rohan Riders - 2 Eored Heavy Lancers - 4 Eorling Militia - 4 Dismounted Eored Lancers - 3 Dismounted Royal Guard Winner: Azkdadwarf Game 3: Azkdadwarf(Dwarves) - 3 Vault Wardens - 2 Dwarven Halberdmen - 3 Iron Crossbows - 2 Iron Guard - 2 Dragonslayer - 1 Axemen of Erebor - 1 Dwarven Axemen - 1 Guards of Khazad Dum Paladinbob(Arnor) - 2 Arnor Knights - 2 Dunedain Rangers - 3 Arnor Heavy Archers - 3 Arnor Pikemen - 2 Arnor Militia - 3 Arnor Men at Arms - 2 Battle Ready Dunedain - 1 Dismounted Dunedain Knights Winner: Azkdadwarf

AdmiralThrawn(1) Vs. Arrow2daknee(4)

Replays - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8B...ew?usp=sharing Game 1: AdmiralThrawn(Gondor) - 1 Ithilien Ranger - 3 Gondor Archers - 2 Swan Knights - 3 Gondor Cavalry - 3 Gondor Spearmen - 2 Dismounted Swan Knights - 1 Citadel Guard - 1 Axemen of Lossarnach Arrow2daknee(Dale) - 2 Athala Rangers - 4 Longbowmen - 3 Dale Cavalry - 1 Earls - 2 Aihwothiuda Horseguard - 4 Dale Swordsmen - 3 Barding Hird Winner: AdmiralThrawn Game 2: AdmiralThrawn(Arnor) - 2 Arnor Heavy Archers - 1 Dunedain Ranger - 2 Knights of Annuminas - 2 Arnor Knights - 1 Arnor Sergeants - 2 Dismounted Dunedain Knights - 2 Arnor Pikemen - 2 Battle Ready Dunedain Arrow2daknee(Isengard) - 1 Guards of The Orthanc - 3 Uruk Hai Crossbows - 3 Warg Riders - 2 Berserkers - 2 Uruk Reavers - 1 Dundeling Clansmen - 3 Uruk Hai Infantry - 3 Uruk Hai Pikemen Winner: AdmiralThrawn

AdmiralThrawn(1) Vs. Jmonster(8)

Replays - donthavethem Game 1: AdmiralThrawn(High Elves) - 4 Eldarinwe Lancers - 3 Lindon Longspears - 2 Eldarinwe Spearmen - 2 Eldarinwe Swordsmen - 1 Mithlond Nobles - 1 Smith of Eregion Jmonster(Gondor) - 2 Swan Knights - 3 Gondor Archers - 3 Dismounted Swan Knights - 3 Axemen of Lossarnach - 2 Gondor Infantry - 2 Gondor Spearmen Winner: Jmonster Game 2: AdmiralThrawn(Gondor) - 3 Gondor Cavalry - 2 Swan Knights - 2 Ithilien Rangers - 2 Blackroot Vale Archers - 2 Citadel Guards - 2 Guards of Osgiliath - 1 Lossarnach Axemen - 1 Fountain Guard Jmonster(Harad) - 1 Cataphract (Loke Something) - 3 Horse Guards - 3 Loke Nar Rim - 3 Clan Warriors - 2 Clan Guard - 2 Loke Gamp Rim - 2 Loke Flag Rim Winner: AdmiralThrawn Game 3: I don't know what happened I was going off Jmons videos since I don't have replays but he didn't make a third one. My guess is that Thrawn picked Arnor tho

For anyone who wants to know these are the win rates for every faction throughout the entire tourney, it includes finals, but not game 3 of Thrawn vs Jmon, or Azkdadwarfs match vs ForBalin since threres no way for me to know what factions were picked. This is what the faction weights are going to be based on

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

Gondor: 4-2
Arnor: 2-4
Silvan Elves: 3-0
High Elves: 1-3
Mordor: 0-1
Rhun: 1-1
Harad: 2-1
Rohan: 1-1
Eriador: 0-0
OOTMM: 0-0
OOG: 0-1
Dwarves: 4-3
Isengard: 4-2
Dale: 1-1

[Jmonstra]

Woah slow down there slick. Third video of me vs Thrawn has been up for nearly 2 weeks.


https://youtu.be/tG-syiLf_s4

[Arrow2daknee]

Match report for the finals.

AdmiralThrawn(1) Vs. Azkdadwarf(6)

Replays - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8B...ew?usp=sharing Game 1: AdmiralThrawn(Gondor) - 2 Swan Knights - 4 Gondor Cavalry - 2 Ithilien Rangers - 1 Blackroot Vale Archers - 2 Dismounted Swan Knights - 2 Citadel Guard - 1 Gondor Infantry - 1 Axemen of Lossarnach Azkdadwarf(Isengard) - 4 Warg Riders - 2 Uruk Hai Crossbows - 3 Uruk Hai Pikemen - 2 Uruk Hai Infantry - 2 Uruk Hai Raiders - 2 Uruk Reavers - 1 Dundeling Clansmen Winner: AdmiralThrawn Game 2: AdmiralThrawn(Rhun) - 2 Loke Nar Rim - 2 Clan Hunters - 2 Loke Innas Rim - 3 Variag Raiders - 2 Loke Gamp Rim - 2 Loke Flag Rim - 3 Clan Guard Azkdadwarf(Harad) - 4 Serpent Guard - 2 Dismounted Serpent Guard - 3 Southron Archers - 3 Southron Pikemen - 1 Southron Warband - 2 Troll men Winner: Azkdadwarf Game 3: AdmiralThrawn(Arnor) - 1 Knights of Annuminas - 3 Arnor Knights - 2 Arnor Sergeants - 1 Bandoboras Ranger - 2 Dunedain Rangers - 2 Battle Ready Dunedain - 2 Arnor Pikemen - 2 Arnor Men at Arms - 1 Dismounted Dunedain Knights Azkdadwarf(Dwarves) - 3 Iron Crossbowmen - 3 Vault Wardens - 2 Dwarven Halberds - 1 Dwarven Axemen - 2 Iron Guard - 2 Dragonslayers - 1 Guard of Khazad Dum - 1 Axemen of Erebor Winner: Azkdadwarf

Here's the details for Season 3 tournament 2, only big change will be faction weights and I decided to use single elimination again.

Faction Weights

Gondor: -800 Gold
Isengard: -800 Gold
Arnor: -600 Gold
Dwarves: -600 Gold
High Elves: -200 Gold
Silvan Elves: -200 Gold
Rohan: +200 Gold
Dale: +200 Gold
Mordor: +400 Gold
Orcs of Gundabad: +400 Gold
Orcs of The Misty Mountains: +600 Gold
Eriador: +600 Gold

Weights are based off games played and win ratios, any faction not listed will use a regular 12000 gold army. Tournament will start Friday, July 15th, and if you wish to signup post in the thread or message me on steam.

[Jadli]

I sign up for next round

[joerock22]

Yeah, sign me up too. I fully expect to get my butt handed to me again, but it's still fun.

[Narsils_Shards]

Sign me up again, remind me to get a new mouse.

[Jmonstra]

Get a new mouse!!

[Arrow2daknee]

Tournament live, here's the bracket http://challonge.com/TATW32 contact your opponent and play your matches!

Seeds are based off players previous tournament standing, there will also be a 3rd place match because we don't have as many players as we did before.

I changed Eriador's place in the faction weights, they went from +600 Gold, to +200 Gold because they have Arnor units.

[Jmonstra]

Im of course willing to do casting when I'm available. If that interests you lemme know