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Pianoman1125
Joined: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 2888 Status: Offline |
 Per the posts here, here, and originally here, and based on an original concept by Stuyvesant; I hereby announce the official organization of the first ever inter-ocean blockade tournament between the oceans of Midnight and Viridian. Sage, Cobalt, and Hunter hold on to your hats, if this works well we may go on tour. I've decided that since I probably won't be on the blockade board for either side (I MUST broadcast this for Shanty Raid-io. T'will be so much fun.) that I shall remain an impartial and unbiased coordinator of this event. The rules are as follows but are subject to change over the course of time as I converse with the eventual leaders of the 2 teams.
Those are the basic rules. What's the prize you say? Why the greatest thing of all: Glory and Supreme Bragging Rights! Worth the whole ordeal, isn't it? In addition to that, I will petition the events staff of Three Rings to see if we can get some sort of team prize trinket and/or other prize for the ocean that wins. Watch this thread for more updates. Any and all questions about the overall event can be PM'd to me and I will answer them in as timely a manner as physically possible. People who wish to participate please contact Admiral Stuyvesant (StuManchu on the forums) to sign up for a position on the Midnight team. People who wish to participate please contact Admiral Desmagicus (Juventus1 on the forums) to sign up for a position on the Viridian team. Special thanks, kudos, congrats, and numerous grazies to Suty for the original idea and allowing me to approch the logistics of this event without beheading me for nearly sniping it from him. Yours in utter anticipation of a truly amazing conflict, ~The Maestro ---------------------------------------- A Phoenix Warrior Lord of Tyr's Own YPPedia Admin
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StillMyst
Joined: Oct 21, 2005 Posts: 732 Status: Offline |
Can't we get some Magicky OM goodness on the ships? For the visiting team on each ocean, and for both on Ice? Infact, would be pretty cool to get magicky goodness for an equal, predermined number of ships for both sides for all three matches - All Team Midnight ships to be "Midnight <fishname>" and Team Other magicking needs: * Predetermined amount of (SUBSTANTIAL) rum and shot, as per ship type, for both sides. * Badge/subscriber benefits for those participating for the duration of the blockades on the relevent oceans. * Turn off other blockades on relevent oceans for that weekend. * Event flags created for the blockades - Midnight Glory and Viridian Pride (or something) * Trinkets for the winning side. * A page on the wiki for the event, declaring the winning ocean victors, and holders of the cup, an annual tournament. /e runs off humming the Mortal Kombat theme. ---------------------------------------- Mogget / Midnight Take my PoE, take my land Take my brigs and frigates grand I don't care, I'm still free You can't take the sea from me... |
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Nemor
Joined: Sep 23, 2003 Posts: 400 Status: Offline |
After reading the post, I see three points that sparked my interest. I see a bit of a problem with the Ice tie breaker; it heavily favors subscribers. The blockade on Midnight requires some people to subscribe, but a blockade on Ice requires all to either have purchased doubloons recently or be subscribed. I feel Viridian will have a small turnout on Ice. Also, I like the idea of blockades being turned off that weekend. Viridian could become a very active ocean that weekend if many Viridianites are off to blockade on another ocean or off blockading at the event blockade island. I dont know about you, but my flag's "Viridian pride" will probably take a back seat to an assault on any or all of our islands. My third point is about ship numbers. I see the reason for a lower number of ships, but Im a bit skeptical about two points. Maybe its a Viridian thing, but Im used to seeing at least 3 frigs on the board per side at all times and maybe 1-2 brigs to accompany them. Cutters are rarely ever seen on a Viridian blockade. Maybe Im just used to a larger amount of frigs over brigs, or maybe these numbers are to allow more strategy to go into the blockade. My second point draws from the part about, "as many sloops as they can fill per team for each blockade" seems to be a bit unspecified. A sloop for the Admiral would be reasonable, but I know I have no sloops on Midnight, and Im sure not too many Midnighters have tons of sloops on Viridian. Some how, this feels like a slight home team advantage (however, sloops are pretty close to being useless inside a blockade board anyways). Just some points I wanted to bring up. Im sure none of the rules are yet set in stone, and a good discussion on the structure, rules or any other concepts or ideas about this event would be good to work out before hand. ---------------------------------------- Previous King of Vanguard. Nemor Me carping |
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<If> they give an inch, we ask for a mile. Blockades on relevant oceans though, that's kind of a requirement to really get this to happen. The rest, meh. Nice to have, but really who cares. And wiki is user editable. ---------------------------------------- Two of the best "Nostradamus" posts regarding this game, one right after the other... http://forums.puzzlepirates.com/community/mvnforum/viewthread?thread=3802&offset=20#37530 |
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Mistermatt
Joined: Aug 23, 2005 Posts: 1112 Status: Offline |
This may be hard because Many of us do not have ships on Viridian/Midnight/Ice (Depending which ocean your from) and many of us have not subscribed our bought doubs with money IRL. So I don't know how thats going to work. But it would be awesome if we could get a private server or something.. |
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TheBeaver
Joined: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 2005 Status: Offline |
I vote Desmagicus or Molerman for the Viridian Admiral. All opposed? ---------------------------------------- Angelbeaver/Bonb Avatar by SJ |
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Shorty_Jack
Joined: Dec 22, 2004 Posts: 3465 Status: Offline |
As much as I love the idea of a trinket or trophy going to the winners, since it is predetermined who the members will be, it's not quite fair for those not participating won't have the chance to recieve one. However, due to the large amount of people going to play I would like to see something of this nature even if it's a Viridian vs. Midnight trophy that everyone gets for participating, since bragging rights are more important to me than a trophy or trinket. ---------------------------------------- Shortyjack of the Midnight Ocean Avatar Shoppe |
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DJuxtapose
Joined: Feb 22, 2004 Posts: 113 Status: Offline |
I think it'd be great if every pirate on Midnight and Viridian got a trinket that would always remind them who the winner was. ---------------------------------------- - Cae - |
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StuManchu
Joined: Jun 22, 2004 Posts: 5064 Status: Offline |
Uh, when I said "you can help me organize" I didn't mean "please snipe my event idea" poopface. And your ship numbers are horribly horribly low. ---------------------------------------- ~ Sutypheasant
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TheBeaver
Joined: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 2005 Status: Offline |
Well, you can't be pro Midnight and run the event. I thought this was a great way of running it, although I think more credit to Suty woud be nice. ---------------------------------------- Angelbeaver/Bonb Avatar by SJ |
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Synful
Joined: Dec 17, 2004 Posts: 5001 Status: Offline |
I think this is a wonderful place to keep the idea of this event and get feedback on it. Especially since it hasn't been done before, feedback and opinions from players can help flesh out the details. Any good event organizer would do that. ---------------------------------------- The name is Synful. ------------------------ Avatar by myself |
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Pianoman1125
Joined: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 2888 Status: Offline |
Ok, so here's the update: My first problem was a major mistake and I fully take responsibility for it: I forgot to ask Suty before I posted. I would never dream of sniping his event from him but I tried to multi-task too many things and failed to ask him as I should have. I have since been in contact and he's given me the go ahead to run the logistics of the events so with his blessing I have altered the first post to reflect his original concept of the idea. Also, per numerous suggestions on my ship numbers, I've expanded the maximums for teams to 20 brigs, 20 frigs, and as many cutters and sloops as they want. For any questions regarding the general logistics of the event, you can PM me and I'll try to answer them. To sign up for the Midnight team, PM Stuyvesant (StuManchu on the forums) with your request and possibly your preferred position. To sign up for the Viridian team, PM Desmagicus (Juventus1 on the forums) with your request and possibly your preferred position. My deepest apologies to the community and to Suty personally for jumping the gun on this one. This is why you never ever get me excited, I go all crazy with stuff. ~The Maestro ---------------------------------------- A Phoenix Warrior Lord of Tyr's Own YPPedia Admin
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Mistermatt
Joined: Aug 23, 2005 Posts: 1112 Status: Offline |
Could you explain how people from Viridian are supposed to get ships on Midnight, and how Midnight people are supposed to get ships on Viridian, and both for Ice? It would be very hard to do get the desired amount of ships in time for the blockade. |
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kaykordeath
Joined: Dec 6, 2003 Posts: 1292 Status: Offline |
I believe (and he can kick my ass if I'm wrong) Stuy is offering to put up Viridian ships on Midnight (or at the very least help) and is looking to find a Viridian leader to do the same for Midnight to come over there. We are each being asked to provide our own means of subscription/doubs...the argument being that for one month subscrition purchased with Doubloons, any average player should be able to pillage/win enough poe with moderat effort..just as any Midnighter should have no problem pillaging on Viridian enough to buy the doubs to pay for the badges they may need for our visit there. ---------------------------------------- tht guy hird me 2 b a om |
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Pianoman1125
Joined: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 2888 Status: Offline |
Donations from the home team mostly. It's already been discussed in Suty's Midnight thread.
Also, if it comes to an Ice tie breaker, it's gonna be sloops only (not definite yet) so as to make things interesting. ~The Maestro ---------------------------------------- A Phoenix Warrior Lord of Tyr's Own YPPedia Admin
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Shorty_Jack
Joined: Dec 22, 2004 Posts: 3465 Status: Offline |
I don't know if this was sarcasm or not, but in my terms of everyone who participated a trophy would just say Viridian vs. Midnight... not stating who the winner was. It would be kind of a trophy to show you were there not whether you win or lose.... As to people PM to sign up, does this also count to people Suty said was already on Midnight's side? He started a list but does this mean he's starting a new one? I just need some clarification. ---------------------------------------- Shortyjack of the Midnight Ocean Avatar Shoppe |
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Pianoman1125
Joined: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 2888 Status: Offline |
Pretty sure he's got a continuously running one since the idea was first broached. If you've PM'd him once I believe you're on it. ~The Maestro ---------------------------------------- A Phoenix Warrior Lord of Tyr's Own YPPedia Admin
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Mistermatt
Joined: Aug 23, 2005 Posts: 1112 Status: Offline |
Okay, well, keep us up to date on who to PM for viridian |
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juventus1
Joined: Jul 1, 2005 Posts: 1430 Status: Offline |
I will be the official admiral/organizator for the Viridian side, since I kinda started our side of the whole shindig <.<, during the actual blockades Bigbertha and Cyndiepet will be the de facto leaders, because they have more experience and skill. I just talk a lot. Contact me by PM here or send a /tell in game if you don't have a posting account, though I'd prefer PM. Cheers. EDIT: Though I hope you've amended your earlier mistake and talked to Suty, aye? This has his permission? I'd feel guilty participating if this wasn't agreed to by the person who started it. ---------------------------------------- Desmagicus "Be the change you want to see in the world." -Mahatmas Gandhi ---------------------------------------- [Edit 2 times, last edit by juventus1 at Sep 26, 2006 6:10:04 PM] |
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Pianoman1125
Joined: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 2888 Status: Offline |
Yes, I have PM'd him apologizing profusely and asking his permission to continue planning the logistics which he has given. I did intend to ask prior to posting and I now can't recall why I didn't but I do apologize to any that this offended or confused. Congrats Des, you're now the Viridian Admiral. ~The Maestro ---------------------------------------- A Phoenix Warrior Lord of Tyr's Own YPPedia Admin
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dancinjen
Joined: Jul 11, 2005 Posts: 386 Status: Offline |
a trinket would be really cool.. but also like a foutain or some monuement on the ocean that wins. Have it ingraved with.. Interocean Blockade winner 2006 against Mignight.. or something of that sort. but also a trinket for everyone in the blockade stating what they did on it like.. Winning Sailor of Interocean blockade 2006 something like that. ---------------------------------------- Markodiam says, "each time i wear a dress i feel funny !" Stamford laughs uncontrollably Markodiam says, "idotnknow why!" Tokinjen taps mark on the shoulder and whispers it's because you're a guy. |
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DJuxtapose
Joined: Feb 22, 2004 Posts: 113 Status: Offline |
I should've said "funny" rather than great. I guess I don't think the entire ocean of the losing side should be burdened by a trinket emblazoned with the Piratey equivalent of "<Ocean Name> Rocks." I mean, the griefer in me says "Yes!" but I know that's out of line. ---------------------------------------- - Cae - |
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Arty_pirate
Joined: Jul 27, 2006 Posts: 895 Status: Offline |
Um, it might be there but, Sinking or not? ---------------------------------------- Feel like a space adventure? Visit Omicron Persei 8 |
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TheRack
Joined: Jan 5, 2005 Posts: 4516 Status: Offline |
Ice needs to be sinking Not that it would come to that... Further, as for format on Ice, What could be useful would be for the OM's to magic up 2 event flags with a designated number of brigs, held on OM alts so that we get fun sinky sinky ships to play with, yet are unable to be claimed and taken by a player (Or indeed, hand them out as prizes or somthink) As for rum and shot.... leave it to the players to source (Although at the risk of massivly screwing the what was fragile last time I looked at it economy, boost the Iron and Sugar and Wood spawns.... ----------------------------------------
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Pianoman1125
Joined: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 2888 Status: Offline |
These are good suggestions. Keep them coming mates, tell me what you want to see in an inter-ocean blockade tournament. ~The Maestro ---------------------------------------- A Phoenix Warrior Lord of Tyr's Own YPPedia Admin
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TheBeaver
Joined: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 2005 Status: Offline |
A chance for more people to take part. ---------------------------------------- Angelbeaver/Bonb Avatar by SJ |
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Pianoman1125
Joined: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 2888 Status: Offline |
This I do understand, with the 300 person team limit it's going to make things kind of restrictive however for now that's how it will stay. 1. This is a brand new concept, let's not go too overboard on the first try. Too many people might make it hard to organize. 2. Suty wanted 300 in his original idea, we stick to 300. If this goes well, and I mean really well, I want to host an all-ocean, all-inclusive tournament to decide who's best out of all 5. Then, we can open it up to anyone and everyone. ~The Maestro ---------------------------------------- A Phoenix Warrior Lord of Tyr's Own YPPedia Admin
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yohohobob
Joined: Jul 5, 2005 Posts: 1422 Status: Offline |
Well to make this event easier, will it be a non-sinking event? because people will be happy to give ships I'm sure if they are going to get them back, as for were the blockade will take place, I guess this would be the event islands on each ocean? so Typhoon and Eclipse. Also I can see that rum and cannon balls would be a problem so I'm guessing it would have to be magiced up? Or if not a few event pillages before hand to drum up funds on each others oceans. ---------------------------------------- Madyohoho SO of Di Cerberus-Retired Lord of Arcana Imperii(Viridian)[quote]Remember, I'm the one that sits back and giggles at you mates while sipping masttails in my pajamas. Besides, Y!PP isn't a game; it's a way of life |
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dancinjen
Joined: Jul 11, 2005 Posts: 386 Status: Offline |
personally i think this one needs to be non sinking .. but in the future depending on how this turns out.. we can make it sinking. this will be like our trial run basically. So 300 people from each side.. limited number of boats then non sinking sounds good. If its a sinking blockade... my suggestion would be for everyone to have like a entree fee. Because it would be a little unfair for some of those that donate their ships, and not get anything back.. ONLY if its sinking. otherwise i think each side is responsible for getting their badges.. or subscriptions. ---------------------------------------- Markodiam says, "each time i wear a dress i feel funny !" Stamford laughs uncontrollably Markodiam says, "idotnknow why!" Tokinjen taps mark on the shoulder and whispers it's because you're a guy. |
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TheBeaver
Joined: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 2005 Status: Offline |
I think it's non sinking as the home team has to provide ships, sinking would be unnessicary. Unless the OMs provided ships and sinks were a good way of testing the new trophies. ---------------------------------------- Angelbeaver/Bonb Avatar by SJ |
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