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Tue Dec 06, 2016 7:45 pm
THE STORMCROWE SLAUGHTERHOUSE 5
OVERVIEW
A contest for Stormcrowe (DM 45) that runs 10 turns (starting turn 385, due 05/23/2017). Squads will consist of two (2) teams. One (1) team per manager. Participating managers may not run multiple teams in the arena during the contest.
PREMISE
Master Darque opens a Chaos Gate in Stormcrowe, which creates a temporal distortion. Turn 1 (Stormcrowe turn 385) and Turn 10 (Stormcrowe turn 394) will be scored using Slaughterhouse scoring. Turns 2 through 9 will use a wide variety scoring mechanisms from various contests throughout Alastari’s history.
ENTRY
Entry into the contest is open to anyone who meets the following criteria:
1) FORM A SQUAD: A squad will consist of two (2) managers. No more, no less. This means there will be NO single manager teams. You must choose a name for your squad.
2) DECLARE ENTRY: Each manager must declare their intention to participate in the contest BEFORE Turn 1 of the Stormcrowe Slaughterhouse (No exceptions will be made). Declarations must include 1) TEAM NAME; 2) MANAGER NAME; 3) PARTNER’S NAME; and 4) SQUAD’S NAME, and may be submitted by any of the following means:
a. A personal ad in DM 45
b. A diplomatic note to Darque Forces (428) in DM 45
**NOTE: Failure to meet this criteria by the deadline will result in NO ENTRY into the contest. Please be mindful of the requirements and submit them in a timely manner to avoid any misfortunes.
3) SEND RU CERTIFICATES: Submit two (2) Roll Up Certificates to Master Darque, contest moderator. This can be done by requesting Roll Up Certificates from RSI Customer Service. NOTE: Be sure to submit Roll Up Certificates, not Roll Up Sheets.
PRIZES
ENDURANCE AWARD
Every participating Team will receive one (1) +1 Bonus Potion* for participating in all 10 rounds of the contest and in at least 45 of the 50 schedule fights.
BEST RECORD AWARD
The individual manager that achieves the best Win/Loss % over the course of the contest (turns 385 – 394), will receive 10% of the entry RU Certificates. Tie breakers will be: 1) total kills during contest; 2) total fights during contest; and lastly, 3) head-to-head win/loss% between tied teams.
UNSTUCK IN TIME AWARD
The manager that achieves the most kills during the course of the contest (turns 385 – 394) will be allowed to transfer one (1) warrior from another team onto his/her team in DM 45.
FIRST PLACE WINNERS
1. 60% of the Entry RU Certificates (to be divided at squad’s discretion)
2. Two (2) +1 Bonus Potions for each member of the squad*
3. Favorites Knowledge for one (1) warrior on DM 45 team of each squad
member
4. Rename Stormcrowe Arena for six (6) months
5. Rename four (4) Dark Arena Monsters for six (6) months
6. Rename four (4) Arena Stand Bys for six (6) months
SECOND PLACE WINNERS
1. 20% of the Entry RU Certificates (to be divided at squad’s discretion)
2. One (1) +1 Bonus Potion for each member of the squad*
3. Favorites Knowledge for one warrior on DM 45 team of each squad member
4. Rename four (4) Dark Arena Monsters for six (6) months
THIRD PLACE WINNERS
1. 10% of the Entry RU Certificates (to be divided at squad’s discretion)
2. Favorites Knowledge for one warrior on DM 45 team of each squad member
3. Rename four (4) Arena Stand Bys for six (6) months
*Bonus potions must be used with 2 turns of contest end AND can only be used on living warriors that participated in the Stormcrowe Slaughterhouse 5 contest.
MODERATOR
Master Darque will be the moderator for this contest. All questions and disputes can be directed to him. He is the final arbitrator for the contest and his decisions are final. A copy of the scoring rules can be requested via email or diplomatic note. Please use the email listed above for any inquiries and note SLAUGHTERHOUSE in the subject line.
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SCORING FOR THE STORMCROWE SLAUGHTERHOUSE 5 (SSV)
Turn 1 – SSV Scoring (DM 45)
+1 Win
-1 Death
+1 Kill
Wins and kills against Arena Stand Bys and Squad-mates will not be scored (Please note: Death against any opponent will be scored with a -1). Dark Arena fights will be scored regularly.
Turn 2 – Delarquan Death Fest (DM 59)
Win = +2 pts
Loss = -1 pt
Kill = +5 pts [in addition to +2 pts for Win]
Death = -3 pts [in addition to -1 pt for Loss]
Dark Arena Kill = +10 pts [in addition to +2 pts for Win]
Dark Arena Death = -5 pts [in addition to -1 pt for Loss]
Challenges against squad-mates will incur -1 penalty for both participants. Death penalties will also apply.
Turn 3 – TOGS IV Scoring (DM 60)
10 points for winning on your upchallenge against another SSV warrior.
7 points for winning on your even challenge of another SSV warrior.
7 points for winning on another SSV warrior's challenge.
7 points for winning a random matchup against another SSV warrior.
4 points for winning a random matchup against a non-SSV warrior.
Do not fight your teammate, you will not get any points. Also, you will not get any points if you challenge a non-SSV team (this includes the Dark Arena).
5 points for a spotlight written by any team member, 1 per manager per turn. The minimum length of a spotlight to receive points is 1/2 column in the newsletter (that's 31 lines--each line 86 characters across). In addition to the length criteria, spotlights will not be given any points if they are in any way plagiarized or if they are not Duelmasters or fantasy related. If in doubt about the content, email me before the turn and I will be happy to verify it for you.
-5 points per manager who does not write at least one (1) personal ad.
-5 points for being the team that avoided the most.
Turn 4 – Battle Royal (DM 18)
+1 Win
+1 Kill
-1 Loss
-1 Death
No Avoids (-10 point penalty for avoiding)
Turn 5 – (Un)Popularity Contest
+11 for Turn’s Most Popular with a descending point award for most popular warriors’ list (e.g. +10 for second most popular, + 9 for third most popular, etc) Only warriors listed on the most popular list will score points (between +10 and +1).
+11 for Turn’s Least Popular with a descending point award for least popular warriors’ list (e.g. +10 for second least popular, + 9 for third least popular, etc) Only warriors listed on the least popular list will score points (between +10 and +1).
Turn 6 – Slaughter Priest Memorial (DM 54)
No Challenges
3 points for winning
3 points for killing (giving 6 in total, 3 for the win and 3 for the kill)
3 points for at least one of your warriors writing a personal (regardless of number of personals beyond one you still only get three (3) points). Make sure it is written from one of your team's warriors and not simply the manager entity or you will not get the point.
-3 points for losing
-3 points for being killed (giving -6 in total, -3 for losing and -3 for being killed)
Down Challenge = (-5) points each (DM is exempt from DC rule)
Team with most wins per round earns 4 additional points (If ties, no points awarded)
Alliance/Squad Points (Round 7 Only):
Fights made (DA fights count as a fight made)
All (each) team of the alliance fights 1 to 3 warriors = 3 points
All (each) team fights 4+ warriors = 6 points
All (each) team fights all five warriors = 9
Alliance with most wins per that round = 5 points (If tied, no points awarded.)
Turn 8 – Morya Madness (DM 28)
+3 points to the highest ranked warrior of each style. Highest ranked is the highest recognition total, regardless of record. If case of a tie in recognition points, win/loss percentage will be the tie breaker, followed by total kills (warrior).
+5 Top Team on the Move descending scoring down to #5 (e.g. +5 for first, +4 for second, etc).
+5 Most Successful Bloodfeuds (Contest Turns 1-8; cumulative for squad). Bloodfeud victories for kills that did not occur during the contest do not count to this total.
+5 Most Avoided Squad (Contest Turns 1-8; teammates avoiding one another will not be counted)
-5 Most Avoiding Squad (Contest Turns 1-8)
+5 Most Turn’s Most Favorite (Squad) (Contest Turns 1-8)
+5 Most Turn’s Least Favorite (Squad) (Contest Turns 1-8)
Turn 9 – Mordant Olympics (DM 1)
The three teams (not squads) with the best win-loss record over turns 1-9 (who meet minimum fight criteria). Cumulative kills and total recognition will serve as tie breaks if needed.
Gold – 25 points
Silver – 15 points
Bronze – 10 Points
+ 3 Points for an Attacker [Challenge] Win (Challenges against squad-mates will incur a -2 point penalty)
+3 Points for a Defender [being Challenged] Win (Challenges from squad-mates will incur a -2 point penalty)
Turn 10 – SSV (DM 45)
+5 Win
-5 Death
+5 Kill
Wins and kills against Arena Stand Bys and Squad-mates will not be scored (Please note: Death against any opponent will be scored with a -1). Dark Arena fights will be scored regularly.
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