ZDaemon

[Cybershark]

So you know it's a bad sign if I'm posting the map, right? Ok, well the map itself is not such a problem. It's DMC2 map10 which some may know - map03 of this WAD was used a long time ago in a Euro tourney.

The reason you need to be scared is because I made a custom mod which combines several elements. Everyone knows instagib, right? Well I like that railgun action, but it can get a bit dull and repetative so I wanted to shake it up a little. My twist to it is that the BFG remains present in the maps - as do health pickups - and the maximum health is now 200% so it's possible to avoid being 'instagibed'. The final touch is that this is all run on Vampire Mode - meaning players gain half of the damage they inflict upon an enemy. This all potentially leads to gameplay that can be more onesidedly dominating than TLSD2004 map13 on a bad day. But this is what the NS tournies are for!

I just hope everyone will go familiarise themselves with the altered dynamics before they play their actual matches


Rules (Please read them all):

Registration:

• Minimum Exp points needed to enter this Tourney - 1000. This is done to keep out aliasers and unreliable players. If you have proven to be reliable, you will be allowed to enter the tournament regardless of your Exp level.
  
  
• Aliases are no longer allowed. If you have more than one nickname that is used on a regular basis, that's ok; a new nickname purely for the tourney will get you DQ.
  
  
• It is highly recommended that you include a messenger service as well as an email address in your contact details. They're free to get, and they will greatly increase the chances of getting your games played.
  
  
• Only sign up if you're sure you can play; we will not tolerate no-shows. Obviously we will be flexible if your internet goes down but do not sign yourself up if you know for a fact you're going to be on holiday for a good chunk of the month.
  
  
• The registration form is still broken so anyone wishing to play should post here or contact someone with an account here to post for him (contact one of the tourney admins as the last resort). Please include: Name, Location, Contact details (email, msn, etc) and Best time to play.

Playing:

• If you fail to turn up for your game, you will be banned from the current tourney as well as the following one.
  
  
• You must contact your opponent ASAP after you find out who they are and arrange a time to play. If you miss your match and the other player turns up, the above rule applies. If neither player turns up, the above rule also applies.
  
  
• Post your scores in the tournament thread or PM them to a Tournament Administrator (cybershark, dewww or Nero).
  
  
• Be sure to post on the forums at least once every round. If your match doesn't get played for whatever reason, then we have no record to what extent both of you tried to contact each other. The result will be a double DQ.
  
  
• Rematches are no longer allowed. If you have a problem during your match, speak to your apponent to arrange another time as soon as the problem becomes apparent.
  
  
• Tourney admin must be notified before the end of a round if extra time for playing your match is needed; Failure to do so will result in DQ.
  
  
• It is highly recommended that both players record demos and take screenshots of the game. It will be easier for the Admins to deal with disputes about matches if all the resources are with them.

Server rules:

• Try making a friendly, peaceful agreement on the server choice. If both sides are happy, we're happy and everyone's happy. Good job!
  
  
• If you can't agree on a server, both players should select two from the official trio (horizon, oblacek, l@p) they're willing to play on. You should have at least one in common. If you're locked in a 1-2 2-1 situation, go into any random server and flip a coin with "callvote flipcoin" to decide.
  
  
• In case it's impossible for you to play on neutral grounds, play two full matches, on both sides' homefield. Finns might select a finnish server, but weird stuff running from someone's mother's PC won't be allowed. Add frags from both matches and compare them, the bigger total wins. In case of a tie, play another two matches. The 25-25 split matches should not be used, because you need to fully enjoy the fairness of this situation.
  
  
• If you still have disputes, call an admin to make a decision. But don't expect it to be amicable and fair to everyone, as it's probably impossible at this point.
  

Dates:

Registration: 30/10/09 - 6/11/09
Round dates: 7/11/09 - 30/11/09

WADs: uigibfg2
dmc2 map10
Players: 14
DMFLAGS1/2: 283844 / 101711872
Tourney type: NS
Skill: 4 - NM
Fraglimit: 35
Server: L@P Germany, HorizoN, Oblacek customizables

BRACKETS!

Good luck to all the players. Now find your partners and get some played!

[RTB]

Mmm cant wait to drill some holes in some space marines

Name: Fluffles
Location: England
Contact: IRC
Special Information: Totally gunna rape the guy who posts under this post at this tournament.

[dewww]

aw, fluff, that's so nice of you. i playtested this one with shark and i got owned :) it's weird and awesome!

Name: dew
Location: cz
Contact: d'oh.
Special Information: god, now i have to make the os thread -_-


Name: Spirit_Crusader
Location: cz
Contact: zdirc #cz

[capodecima]

name: jarin
location: cz
contact: zdirc

[Marax]

Marax

[[WH]-Wilou84]

Name : [WH]-Wilou84
Location : France
Contact : ZDIRC #qnb #france
Best time : Evenings

[Cybershark]

Glad to see people aren't afraid of a little experimentay

This wasn't some totally out of the blue thing BTW, I did test it with a few folks and it seems very playable. Gonna try some FFA with this mod sometime on ZDS too

[RTB]

I use to be pretty addicted to this wad when I was an ffa fiend o/.

[Konar6]

Sounds interesting. :)

Name: Konar6
Location: Czech Republic, GMT+1
Contact: ZDIRC (yeah)
Best time to play: weekends, evenings
Special information: Aww, I wish I'd have come sooner, specifically before dewww.

[Evolution]

Evo
Everytime
Everywhere

[Sniper]

I've played this, And if you're up against someone who's good with the railgun, you're screwed!

Name: ShadowForce
Location: United Kingdom
Contact: ZDIRC, ZD Forum
Best time to play Weekdays: Before 3pm, or after 10:30pm (GMT 0)
Best time to play Weekends: Anytime (GMT 0)
Special information: Nero eats fried Thadeuss for dinner

Thanks dew

[Mortalogy_DoP]

Name : [D]Mortalogy
Location : Belgium
Contact : ZDIRC #D
Best time : Evenings

Name : [D]Welkin
Location : Belgium
Contact : ZDIRC #D
Best time : Evenings

[[FEAR]Tobi]

So it's time for some vampire action? Then I shall join in for sure.

Name: [D]Tobi
Location: Germany
Contact details: IRC
Best time to play: Evenings

[Consigliori]

lol i'll try this

[Cybershark]

Tobi has the HorizoN server up for this now so you can all get properly acquainted with it.

Konar's in there most of the day so nobody should have trouble getting a game

[Mortalogy_DoP]

Shouldn t put that one to 30frags ?

[dewww]

[Cybershark]

Yeah you're right, I never suggest more than 35 frags for a map with respawning health. Too much copy&pasta in my OP I guess! [fixed]

[Fsn76]

Finally back in the internet world and tottaly decided to play this tournament.

Name: Fsn76
Location: France
Contact details: IRC
Best time to play: When you see me, more in the night.

[Cybershark]

w00t!

Nice timing there Avril