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Yes, a bye is a pass to the next round. It's somewhat lucky, really, though purists might view it as a missed opportunity to prove themselves. Pip - you may of course use MRPip. Is he MP5 also? [b]Edit - yes, today at 18:00 server. Hope to see you all there![/b]

Happy Birthday!

[u]Tournament rules[/u] [list][*] All tournament rituals must be entirely token-free. [*] After each fight, the attacker must submit the detailed fight log to the judges. Defenders may, at their option, submit screencaps of won fights as proof they won. [*] All Sword results count as victories; all Sheath results count as losses. Balance is irrelevant for the purposes of the tournament. [*] No magic, burst effect, or shop booster effects. [/list] Use common sense. If we think you are trying to trick us, we'll probably disqualify you. Good luck, and may the best fighters win!

[b][u]MP3 Tournament Brackets, Round 1[/u][/b] ansouinc vs. H Vrag vs. algojo familiar face vs. february asahina - bye [b][u]MP4 Tournament Brackets, Round 1[/u][/b] Poppi Chulloz vs. Rendril Revant Totenkopf vs. Poppi Chulloz Rendril Revant vs. Totenkopf [b][u]MP5 Tournament Brackets, Round 1[/u][/b] MRV vs. Clock Master Lifeline vs. Azrael Dark Burns vs. Princ Rhaegar eigger vs. No one dst vs. Nex Pipstickz vs. Ledah These seedings were determined randomly, as was the attack/defense scheme. The character on the left is the attacker; the character on the right will defend. [b]What to do if your opponent does not show: sit tight. We'll either match you with another partnerless duelist or give you a bye.[/b]

[quote name='someone called H' date='24 October 2009 - 09:08 PM' timestamp='1256436490' post='45681'] suggestion, couple hour earlier perhaps? maybe around 14:00-15:00 on day 299? just wondering, what if the rit that contain untokened crit that i use got killed, and when someone attack me right after that got random rit containing tokened crit, will i automatically disqualified? because i might not be able to heal my untokened crit yet. (though i'm not sure how the battle going to be yet) [/quote] I'm reluctant to delay the contest any further, so day 299 is too late. 14:00 - 15:00 is 06:00 - 07:00 where I am, and if I didn't have young children I could swing it: but I do, so I can't. There will be no automatic disqualifications for anything - all disqualifications will be given reasons, to the best of our ability. I do not like to entertain hypothetical scenarios. If someone breaks a ritual at the last moment, proof of this occurrence can be furnished and the situation resolved. It is likely to be very sticky, but the point is just to have fun playing MagicDuel. Cryxus and I will facilitate fun to the best of our ability. The idea is simple enough, eh? A tournament with no tokens: sounds like fun. Everyone likes fun. There are often people who derive fun from ruining other people's fun, but that's just really sad, and the best we can do is to try to have fun anyway.

Additional rounds can be run [i]ad hoc[/i] for duelists who advance far in the Tournament. We [i]are[/i] trying to coordinate a world-wide event, here.

Many thanks to all of you, my friends!

Apologies to all - the Tournament has been delayed yet again for Day 297, 18:00 - 20:00 server. There is flexibility in that time frame, so those who would like a different time, please say so ASAP. Cryxus and I had a major failure of communication - mainly my fault - so we were not ready! Gaaah! Fortunately, these wish points are not going anywhere until some of you mighty fighters come to show us all how it is [u]really[/u] done! I hope to post brackets and odds within the next few hours. [b]Edit: [url="http://magicduel.invisionzone.com/topic/5394-tournament/page__view__findpost__p__45568"]List of participants[/url] updated.[/b]

asahina can join. What MP level? The place is Loreroot Hidden Exit. The time is still to be announced, but will probably be around 18:00 server time.

Thanks, Pip! Are you gonna enter with more than one account? It's allowed, you know.

[b]List of participants:[/b] [u]MP3[/u] ansounic Vrag february familiar face algojo asahina H [u]MP4[/u] Rendril Revant Poppi Chulloz Totenkopf [u]MP5[/u] eigger dst Clock Master no one Lifeline Burns Ledah Princ Rhaegar [possible] Nex MRV Pipstickz Azrael Dark If there is a question mark (?) next to a name, I am unsure of the player's MP level. For the MP4 level, it looks as though the tournament will have to be conducted "round robin" style: you must defeat both other contestants to win. If you haven't signed up yet, go ahead and do so ASAP. Udgard, were you going to enter one or more of your alts? [u]Rewards[/u] I am still granting 1 WP to the contest winners (1st place in their bracket). 2nd-place winners of MP 4 bracket will receive 1 silver coin each; 2nd place will be determined in a second "round" after the respective winners are determined. 2nd place in MP5 and MP 3 will earn 5 silver; 3rd place in MP5 and MP3 will earn 1 silver.

I will make every effort to make sure you can participate. [quote name='Pipstickz' date='17 October 2009 - 03:51 AM' timestamp='1255769503' post='44911'] Suppose I'll join up, then, for fun ^^ [/quote] Pip, are you entering all MP levels, or just MP5?

Due to unforeseen circumstances related to my health, the Tournament has been re-scheduled for Day 296. Apologies to all: I will post the time of the event shortly.

No, but that is a very good idea: and the Knator Warmaster is arguably the best high-damage creature available to those who lack drachorns.

Combo is not a magical effect, and will be allowed.

[quote name='No one' date='18 October 2009 - 11:13 AM' timestamp='1255882404' post='45089'] 1. no tokens means ... you will allow 100% influence or just 0% ?[/quote] No tokens means just that. Shadowseeker explained why 100% VE on the slider will not work: defending tokens still function at 100%. It is easier simply to prohibit all token use. [quote]4. in case of just 0% ... will you allow special / rare creatures to be used ? (who has most drachorns ?)[/quote] Yes, any creatures may be used as long as they have no tokens. [quote]5. (as someone already stated in a similar topic that I created), will bursts be allowed ?[/quote] Bursts are a special magical effect, and are thus prohibited. As tracking burst usage is difficult, I feel certain someone will try to use a burst anyway, and might get away with it. But if we catch you using a burst bonus, you will be disqualified. [quote name='Rendril']In addition to No one's questions, will increases from the MD shop be allowed?[/quote] Only permanent increases. Timed boosters and powerups will not be allowed. Using a recharging ritual between duels is acceptable as long as it grants no other effect than restoring creatures to full health.

Alts are definitely allowed. Fenrir, that kind of juvenile letter-of-the-law kind of reasoning is why we have judges. If you or anyone else appears to be trying to ruin everyone else's fun, you'll only fail, and you will incidentally earn a lot of new enemies. To which you might say, "so what?" ...until the time you want a wish point rolls around, and you can't find anyone to give you one.

The judges will be watching for magic. We will have to make judgements on the spot, but the use of magic to benefit any fighter (directly or otherwise) will disqualify that fighter. We cannot penalize the caster(s), though we would if we could.

We will have judges watching for magic - spells cast on participants will disqualify the recipient(s) of the spell. Other than that, un-tokened rituals are the only restriction for fighting. We have a very good reason to have this rule, as it is the opinion of some of the realm's best fighters that tokened fights are too predictable, and a tournament open to what are currently the most powerful rituals in MD (because of tokens) would not be very interesting. Furthermore, it is appropriate to the memory of Knator Commander, who is from a bygone age in MD when tokens did not exist (and men were men, and you had to hike ten miles in the snow to get to the hidden exit, etc ) to fight without tokens. Burns - we will make every effort to ensure that all registered fighters are able to participate. We have not yet announced a time because we do not know what will work best for the fighters involved. [b]Edited for clarity[/b]

As many of you know, Knator Commander, Loreroot's defender of old, retired after disgraceful treatment during the brief "war" between Golemus Golemicarum and Loreroot. Since that time, many Lorerootians such as myself have felt a nagging duty to make amends, or failing that, to honour the one who embodied the military might of Loreroot for so long. We of the Eclipse shall be hosting a Tribute to Knator Commander in the coming days, probably beginning on or before day 295, at the Loreroot Hidden Exit. Events in this tribute shall include: [list][*]Speeches honouring Knator Commander for his service [*]Songs and poems honouring Knator Commander [*]Tales of the Commander's deeds, told by those who knew or remember him [*][url="http://magicduel.invisionzone.com/topic/5394-tournament/"]Battles![/url][/list] The purpose of this event is merely to honour the Commander, and to say that, whatever the future holds, we of Loreroot treasure his inspirational service and shall not forget him. That said, some of the events shall include rewards such as Wish Points, MagicDuel silver, and MD Shop credits and/or creatures; rewards shall be given for best story, best poem/song, and, of course, outstanding battle prowess in the tournament(s). All are welcome to join us in celebrating the career and legacy of Knator Commander. [b]Edited to note location of tribute[/b]

Captain Cryxus X'hal of the [i]Crimson Blade[/i], Phantom Orchid, I, and a few others are organising a tournament as part of the ongoing Tribute to Knator Commander. The tournament is open to all, but entrants must agree to use [u]un-tokened rituals only[/u] for all tournament fights. The tournament will also include a division for each separate mind-power level as well as an "unlimited" division open to alliance members of all mind-power levels. Registration for the tournament begins now, and will close at 24:00 (server time) on day 292. The tournament itself will take place at the Loreroot Hidden Exit, Knator Commander's old post, and will occur on day 295, with a possible extension on day 296. The time of the tournament will be announced in a subsequent post. Captain X'hal will be accepting bets and laying odds on tournament fights using MagicDuel silver. Prizes for winning or placing in the tournament will include Wish Points, MagicDuel silver, and possibly also creatures and/or MD Shop credits. If you have interest in participating in this tournament, please notify Cryxus or myself via PM... or simply post in this thread. [i]Moriemur te salutamus![/i]

I was a king once, in another world, a long, long time ago. It did not end well. While some would like to see me as King of Loreroot, I have no wish whatsoever to be. Since that is the case, I would like to discuss those who have announced their candidacy. [u][b]Firsanthalas:[/b][/u] The leader of the Guardians of the Root alliance, Firsanthalas is one of the most senior (by age, as MagicDuel reckons it) citizens of Loreroot. While he is fallible, as is any other human being, I find him to be easygoing in general, careful in his actions more often than not, patient, and fair. I pledged my support to him privately, and now declare it publicly: in my opinion, he is the rightful king of Loreroot if anyone is. [u][b]Princ Rhaegar:[/b][/u] The leader of the Savelite Church, Princ Rhaegar is a personal friend of mine and a trusted ally. While I cannot pledge my support to him and Firsanthalas both, I would not be disappointed to see him on the throne of Loreroot. I do think, however, that his relative youth in Loreroot is a concern for some. [u][b]Gremlin:[/b][/u] A member of my own alliance, Gremlin seems disappointed that he does not have my support in his bid for the monarchy. I think he means well but is unproven as a leader; I have heard much rhetoric from him but seen little action. I am particularly disappointed that he chose to announce his candidacy without having consulted any Lorerootian in a position of authority. Given that he faces two proven leaders in the election, I do not see how he can hope to prevail. [u][b]Kamisha:[/b][/u] This relative unknown hurls invective freely but shows little capacity to effect change for better or worse. He insists his candidacy is sincere, but it is easy to see why others think it a joke. Words alone do not make a king, and while his words have engendered much ill will against him, they seem to have cultivated few friends, if any. He would seem to be this election's counterpart to Ledah in the Necrovion election. These are my opinions. Please post your own. If you are a candidate, mentioned here or not, you may find it to your advantage to discuss your strengths and plans in this thread.

Mur, I must apologize. I feel that I have failed you. I do not think I am the only one to have done so, but I can only accept blame for my own failings. This Festival of Pain has been eye-opening for me. Things must change, and you are, as always, taking the burden of catalyst for change on your own shoulders. I can only offer a hope for things to get better: that I will improve as a player, and that MagicDuel will grow stronger as a community... in large part, because of what you have done. And I can offer my gratitude. I thank you, Mur, for an extraordinary year.

[quote name='Granos' date='11 October 2009 - 08:23 PM' timestamp='1255310584' post='44428'] But on that note lets talk about corruption, corruption in Marind Bell, the blatant abuse of forum admin status and other countless ones, shall I make a short list of just Lib's doings? -Spamming chat in 16+ locations -personal alt abuse for the benefit of one character 30+ alts (used to become mp6 back in January) along with other numerous alt related offenses -Verbal abuse to countless player in game -blatant use of foul language with no regard for the rules But then wait, no warnings OR punishments? Something clearly is not right. (also notice the mood panel the ones offering their vote to Liberty openly are the same people using his alts to train in the Fenth Cave in Golemus) Very interesting... [/quote] Let us not forget consistent and self-confessed abuse of bugs. And now he wants to blackmail the CoE, threatening to infiltrate and disband it because he hates Amoran and wants to be named villain of the year. The propaganda and rhetoric coming from Marind's Bell are thin, to be charitable. In my mind there is only one rightful, [u]obvious[/u] heir to Khalazdad's throne and legacy: Peace. People of MagicDuel, be not deceived by noisy gongs or clanging cymbals. [b]Edited for clarity[/b]

[color="#FF00FF"]A very happy birthday to you, my friend.[/color]