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EDIT: Since I have the first comment, this seems like a good spot to answer some
Frequently-Asked Questions:
Q: Who can participate?
A: The 4 qualifier tournaments are open to anyone, no rating minimum. However, the winners of the tournaments must officially enter the Mega-Match by replying to this thread. Something as simple as "I will be competing." will do. This will only be valid if you meet the rating and games-played requirements by October 1st.
Q: What's up with the nominations? Why wasn't I nominated?
A: Anyone can tag someone else to suggest that they enter. It's a fun way of drawing his/her attention to the Mega-Match. You don't need to be nominated by someone else to participate.
Q: Do I need to play in all 4 qualifiers?
A: No, winning just one qualifier enters you into the Mega-Match (assuming you have entered officially). Of course, the more you play, the better your chances at winning one.
Q: Who's all playing?
A: These are the officially-recognised contestants so far: @7R0N1C, @BlackTea_41, @Calagane, @carlosgabriel1234, @chadkatter, @coolkidwins2, @EyeoftheTiger1204, @gg7654, @JustAWeakerPlayer, @LoRdBEeRuS1, @MayimChayim, @mingyangzhang5910, @qilp, @TheChessDude991, @udayp,@w-a-a-s-i,
Q: Qualifier tournament ties?
A: Performance rating.
Q: Point/Piece gifting counts as -1 points. Is that game points or Mega-Match points?
A: Mega-Match points
Q: Stalling KOTH to allow other players to earn points. Does this count as gifting points?
A: No.
Q: Does timing out count as aborting the game?
A: No. Abort conditions only apply in the case of a resignation or disconnect before move #50 (i.e. before Red's move #51).
Q: Does KOTH count as one checkmate?
A: KOTH will count as checkmates for as many alive kings (or Dead Kings Walking) as are on the board.
Q: If a game is aborted, will it abort as they usually do, or will the players have to resign?
A: It will not automatically abort. We'll send an admin message saying either "Play Continues," or "Game Aborted - Please Resign." If the later, players will need to resign, and we'll ask the players to press the "Rematch" button. Of course, rating points will be refunded in this case, and no Mega-Match points will be awarded.
(For a short video guide to this post, click here.)
Compatriots of Four-Player Chess,
The time has come to elevate Variant play to a higher standard of competition. We know there are strong players among us; each uniquely talented and eager to prove his worth. We have sat and watched the players of "standard," Teams, Solo, and Antichess be crowned World Champions in their own rights, as well they have earned. There exists an obstacle, however, in our path. With so many variants to explore, surely there could never be a fair competition to determine a singular Variant World Champion. We can and should accept that, yet still strive to be the best in our own regards. Bearing these assertions in mind, I am announcing a venture. A venture not to bestow a monarchical title similar to those secured by the masters of our aforementioned counterparts, but rather to celebrate one particular mainstay in the realm of Variant play: The War for Throne Series.
Today, I am inviting any player who believes himself a master of Variants into a pursuit. As a showcase of our craft, and for the joy of competition, I hereby announce a:
This is the War for Throne Mega-Match (a.k.a. the @grable classic). I am seeking the four best players of the War for Throne variants to take part in an epic multi-game competition with assorted modalities and time controls all in the name of celebrating the variant and its players. Here are the details; please read carefully, as only those who have met the procedural qualifications will be chosen to compete.
Starting with the most important detail, the prize pool (sponsored by @grable ):
Now that I have your attention, here are the Entry Requirements:
Games and Time Controls (linked to example games for your analysis and study!):
Expected duration: 2:45 - 3:15 hours.
Hyperbullet time controls were intentionally excluded from this list, so as to not favour those with varying connection strengths.
Schedule:
Rules and Format:
That is all. Prepare diligently. Godspeed.
Event coordination by @grable and @7R0N1C