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Mage Wars => Events => Topic started by: SharkBait on April 22, 2019, 10:07:32 PM
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The Arcane Duels League Season 1
League structure and outline
- The League will be played in a round-robin fashion with each competitor playing each other competitor once. If enough competitors for 2 groups, then each competitor will play only those in their group
- Once Group play has finished, there is a 4 person, single elimination play-off to determine the Season's champion
- To begin, Arcane Duels is accepting 6 entrants. Should 12 (or more) decide to enter, Arcane duels will re-evaluate and possibly add a second group.
- In order to enter, you must commit to playing one mage wars game per week. That equates to 5 games in 5 weeks. If that commitment is too much, please do not enter.
- If you would like to enter the League, email arcaneduels@gmail.com with your name on OCTGN. The target start date for the league is Sunday, 28 April 2019
- The weekly schedule will be as follows:
On Monday of each week, every entrant submits the mage that they will play to arcaneduels@gmail.com.
**Those who don't submit their mage choice by Monday night shall be hounded relentlessly on Tuesday by Coshade (and no one wants that, so submit on time). If by late Tuesday a mage choice is not received for a competitor, their mage choice will be randomized.
***Monday will also include the announcement of the results from the previous week for all weeks after the first
On Tuesday the matchups for the new week will be announced. Both competitor match up and mage choice will be announced.
Competitors have from the matchup announcement on Tuesday until 2359 Central US time Sunday to get their matches played and the results emailed to arcaneduels@gmail.com.
*You can email just the result in a text format,video recorded by you (you'll need dropbox or gdrive for that), or the OCTGN inherent replay files for possible later casting.
Ideally, there will be a featured match up each week. Arcane Duels will reach out to the competitors in the match up chosen for that week and work to schedule either a live cast or acquire the replay files.
Rules
- If one party has been unresponsive in scheduling a match, they will forfeit the match and be given a loss
- If attempts have been made by both parties to schedule a match and it just doesn't line up by the end of the week, let Arcane Duels know and we will try to help on a case by case basis (typically by having the match scheduled for the following week with those competitors being required to play 2 matches during the next week)
- If neither player has attempted to schedule, both will be given a loss
- The first unresponsive week will incur a warning. The second will incur a drop and the competitor will not be allowed to participate in the next season (should we have one).
- If required, a judge makes the final call on a rule. Any argumentative discussion that takes an excessive amount of time will receive a warning then if it continues that player will be disqualified.
- If a player gets disconnected and dropped during a tournament match it will be considered a loss for that player
- All cards released on OCTGN are legal to use. All promotional cards available on OCTGN are also legal.
Players will build a spellbook with the standard amount of spellbook points and restrictions.
Any promotional cards that have been officially released in a set will be considered to read as the official released in a set version
Restrictions And/Or Clarifications
- Disciple of Radiance Text Change
Once per round, whenever your Mage casts or reveals a healing spell, Disciple of Radiance may deal 1 direct light damage to a target creature in her zone - Casting a Spell - Change to the end of the Pay Costs Step
Previous wording - If you cannot pay all of the costs, the spell is cancelled and discarded, and you have lost the action.
New wording -If you cannot pay all of the costs, the spell is cancelled and obliterated, and you have lost the action.
Everything else remains unchanged about the step - Steep Hill
Steep hill will block Line of Sight if you cast a spell and it goes through two diagonal sections of the. - Force Pull
Once per round, the Forcemaster may cast this quick Force spell. Target creature is Pushed 1 zone towards the source of this spell. Will not Push a creature through a wall with the Passage Attacks trait. - Trample
- If a Flying creature attacks a non-Flying object, it loses Flying until the end of the attack.
- Elusive Creatures can ignore guards when making a Trample Attack
- Defenses that do not work against Melee attacks cannot be used during the Avoid Attack step, however all other types may be (choosing one during the step following normal rules). - Symbiotic Orb
Symbiotic orb triggers during the Avoid Attack Step - Burns
Object is on fire. This is a flame condition. Each Upkeep Phase, roll 1 attack die of direct flame damage for each burn marker on each object. On a roll of “0,” remove that burn marker. Burn markers have a removal cost of 2. - Dig in and Press the Attack only apply to the zone they are in
- Object Enchantments, equipment, creatures, and conjurations are spells which represents objects in the game, remaining in play after they are cast. The Mage is also considered an object. Incantation and attack spells do not become objects.
- Swarm (Please remember all non-mage objects are also spells)
Creatures with the Swarm trait cannot be targeted by non-attack actions or spells that do not specifically target Swarm creatures. When attacking, Creatures with the Swarm trait may make additional strikes equal to their remaining health. Additionally, they are immune to conditions, healing, and life gain that does not target swarms. Non-zone attacks do a maximum of 1 damage to them. Swarms cannot guard. - The Embalmed
When summoning The Embalmed, remove target non-Epic Living creature in any discard pile from the game. This creature becomes a copy of the removed creature, gaining The Embalmed’s traits and subtypes. X= the removed creature’s mana cost
Other info
- If you wish to be a caster please contact me at Arcaneduels@gmail.com. Even if you cannot stream you could always join me or anyone else casting the game. Players are allowed to cast for games that they are not competing in.
- Judge positions will be less easy to apply for. If you wish to be a judge then you will not be allowed to participate as a contestant in the tournament.
- Matches must allow official commentators and judges in as spectators. Non-Official Tournament spectators are not allowed to spectate a game unless both players agree to it. Some games will be streamed live, and may be posted on youtube for all Mage Wars fans to view.
Logistics
- ALL coordination will be done through email. The reason signups require email is so Arcane Duels can easily track match up coordination (everyone should CC arcaneduels@gmail.com when figuring out when you can play your match). This helps us see if someone has been unresponsive and can take appropriate action
- The above reason is why you must email arcaneduels@gmail.com to sign up. If there are issues with that, let us know through some other means and we'll try to accomodate.
Bold indicates the victor. Standings can be found here (https://challonge.com/TheArcaneDuelsLeagueS1)
Round 1
Shoopuff (Necromancer) vs Farkas (Straywood Beastmaster)
Sir Jason Crage (Arraxian Crown Warlock) vs jacksmack (Necromancer)
Werekingdom (Priestess) vs Enti (Arraxian Crown Warlock)
Reddicediaries (Paladin) vs Keejchen (Druid)
Sharkbait (Johktari Beastmaster) vs Biblofilter (Bloodwave Warlord)
Knabbmaster (Wizard) vs ein micha (Wizard)
Round 2
Jacksmack (Necromancer) vs Shoopuff (Wizard)
Farkas (Necromancer) vs Enti (Druid)
Werekingdom (Wizard) vs Jason (Arraxian Crown Warlock)
Reddicediaries (Paladin) vs Ein_micha (Arraxian Crown Warlock)
Sharkbait (Johktari Beastmaster) vs Knabbmaster (Wizard)
Keejchen (Wizard) vs Biblofilter (Bloodwave Warlord)
Round 3
Shoopuff (Paladin) Vs Enti (Druid)
SJC (AX Warlock) vs Farkas (BloodWave)
jacksmack (Necromancer) vs Werekingdom (BloodWave)
Keejchen (Wizard) vs Sharkbait (Adramelech Warlock)
Knabbmaster (Wizard) vs Reddicediaries (Paladin)
Biblofilter (Necromancer) vs Ein_Micha (Necromancer)
Round 4
Shoopuff (Anvil Throne Warlord) VS Werekingdom (Bloodwave Warlord)
Farkas (Straywood) VS Jacksmack (Necromancer)
Enti (Druid) VS SirJasonCrage (Araxian Warlock)
Keejchen (Paladin) VS Knabbmaster (Wizard)
Sharkbait (Adramelech Warlock) VS Ein_Micha (Wizard)
Biblofilter (Wizard) VS Reddicediaries (Paladin)
Round 5
Enti (Druid) VS Jacksmack (Necromancer)
Shoopuff (Forcemaster) vs Sir Jason Crage (Priest)
Farkas (drop) vs Werekingdom (bye)
Keejchen (Siren) v Micha (Wizard)
Sharkbait (Adramelech Warlock) v Red (Paladin)
Biblofilter (Wizard) VS Knabbmaster (Wizard)
---------Semi Finals Matches---------------
Keejchen (Wizard) VS Jacksmack (Straywood Beastmaster)
Shoopuff (Forcemaster) vs Knabbmaster (Wizard)
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League Kickoff! Predictions and banter ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SOBeuLNM8Y&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_LBx9bNIoahg8DQIoZ7dan&index=2&t=0s
-----------------------First Stage------------------------
Group 1:
SirJasonCrag (Araxian Crown) VS JackSmack (Necromancer) ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XrqfA5V5fQ&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_LBx9bNIoahg8DQIoZ7dan&index=2
Schneeente (Priestess) VS Werekingdom (Araxian Crown) --->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb_59zJzRD0&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_LBx9bNIoahg8DQIoZ7dan&index=5
Schneeente (Necromancer) VS Farkas1 (Druid) ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZhLN0gk3hk&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_LBx9bNIoahg8DQIoZ7dan&index=6
Farkas1 (Straywood Beastmaster) VS Shoopuff (Necromancer) --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHKkDRlDHPw&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_LBx9bNIoahg8DQIoZ7dan&index=7
Group 2:
Sharkbait (Johntari) VS Biblofilter (Bloodwave Warlord) ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmiySxHTqs4&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_LBx9bNIoahg8DQIoZ7dan&index=3
Reddicediaries (Paladin) VS Keejchen (Druid) ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXizzXsbFPo&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_LBx9bNIoahg8DQIoZ7dan&index=4
Biblofilter (Necromancer) VS Ein_Micha (Necromancer) ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7qktYsIMuM&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_LBx9bNIoahg8DQIoZ7dan&index=8
Reddicediaries (Paladin) VS Knabbmaster (Wizard) ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmP2MJIIYqQ&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_LBx9bNIoahg8DQIoZ7dan&index=9
Keejchen (Wizard) VS Sharkbait (Adramelech Warlock)--> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oogfBtDrbaE&list=PLKFenfrT4VG_LBx9bNIoahg8DQIoZ7dan&index=10
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I would like to join
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I would like to join as well, but will be busy through the 10th of May (tech weekends and such). After that, I will be totally free during the summer excluding one week in Paris.
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Updated with Logistics section and Rules section with clarifications on scheduling/problems
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Hey guys.
Good luck with the league.
Have you seen this scheduling tool? https://doodle.com/
It might be helpful for getting match ups created.
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Hey guys.
Good luck with the league.
Have you seen this scheduling tool? https://doodle.com/
It might be helpful for getting match ups created.
This is pretty cool! I'm gonna check this out.
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I will definitely be interested in future seasons if I ever get back to using a PC semi-regularly or OCTGN becomes workable on a Mac.
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There is no clarification on how the Embalmed will work in the tournament. The most important ruling is of course how it interacts with eternal servant.
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I can give this a go if there is still room.
Can the same mage be played multiple times?
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I can give this a go if there is still room.
Can the same mage be played multiple times?
Yes, no limit.
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There is no clarification on how the Embalmed will work in the tournament. The most important ruling is of course how it interacts with eternal servant.
I know we had something about it. Let me check and see if it just did not make it in the rules. I believe it works with Eternal Servant if that is the main concern about this though.
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Reminder:
If you want to participate, email us at arcaneduels@gmail.com. All other forms of entry are not considered valid until we have an email from you. We are still looking for interest, so please sign up ASAP. We're looking to announce the entrants and schedule on Sunday
Shark
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Clicked send a minute ago.
I'm in
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Just wanted to update the wording for Embalmed. It will work with Eternal Servant. Note it updated to target so it won't be able to target swarms.
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How many people have emailed you guys so far? More towards 6 or more towards 12?
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Closer to 12 at the moment
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All,
League kick off stream tonight at 8PM Central (0100 UTC, sorry Europe, we'll make it a VOD later)
Shark
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All,
League kick off stream tonight at 8PM Central (0100 UTC, sorry Europe, we'll make it a VOD later)
Shark
Tonight?
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All,
League kick off stream tonight at 8PM Central (0100 UTC, sorry Europe, we'll make it a VOD later)
Shark
Tonight?
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All,
League kick off stream tonight at 8PM Central (0100 UTC, sorry Europe, we'll make it a VOD later)
Shark
How did I miss that? ???
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The groups have been SET (https://challonge.com/TheArcaneDuelsLeagueS1), Competitors must submit their Mages by 2359 Central US time Monday.
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The first week's matchups are set!
Competitors, please contact your foe and schedule a time to play. Please remember to CC arcaneduels@gmail.com for coordination purposes
Round 1
Shoopuff (Necromancer) vs Farkas (Straywood Beastmaster)
Sir Jason Crage (Arraxian Crown Warlock) vs jacksmack (Necromancer)
Werekingdom (Priestess) vs Enti (Arraxian Crown Warlock)
Reddicediaries (Paladin) vs Keejchen (Druid)
Sharkbait (Johktari Beastmaster) vs Biblofilter (Bloodwave Warlord)
Knabbmaster (Wizard) vs ein micha (Wizard)
The front post will reflect this shortly as well
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Hmm... while it can help build the hype announcing / revealing what mages has been selected, I’m afraid it will have a negative impact on the spellbook building having this knowledge.
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Hmm... while it can help build the hype announcing / revealing what mages has been selected, I’m afraid it will have a negative impact on the spellbook building having this knowledge.
That is the entire point of the tournament though.
I also just disagree with that statement. The whole point it to see what books people will bring with this knowledge.
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I missed that part in the OP :)
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Jason's and my take on how that new format impacts the mages:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aONs05VBdLc
And yes, we said that warlock profits most and necro gets weakened most by the format's rules. So a warlock vs. necro match is a very nice start! :)
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Jack, we can either do our match in roundabout 20 hours or we can do it friday night/evening.
What would you prefer?
I also can't find you on the MW Discord, what's your nickname on there?
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Jason's and my take on how that new format impacts the mages:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aONs05VBdLc
And yes, we said that warlock profits most and necro gets weakened most by the format's rules. So a warlock vs. necro match is a very nice start! :)
Really enjoyed the video :)
I did not agree with everything, but certainly lots to think about and discuss.
Kudos to Arcane Duels for this new format.
Keep up the good work!
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Jack, we can either do our match in roundabout 20 hours or we can do it friday night/evening.
What would you prefer?
I also can't find you on the MW Discord, what's your nickname on there?
So in 5-6 hours from now?
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So in 5-6 hours from now?
I meant to say I'm free right now for about four hours. With different timezones, saying "X hours from now" has proven to be a reliable way to make appointments.
Hit me up on discord and we could play.
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Necromancer book seems to be bugged.
Cant add any necromancer only cards.
Lets do it friday and hope for a quick fix.
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Necromancer book seems to be bugged.
Cant add any necromancer only cards.
Lets do it friday and hope for a quick fix.
Put stats card above mage card in book. Might help.
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Necromancer book seems to be bugged.
Cant add any necromancer only cards.
Lets do it friday and hope for a quick fix.
Put stats card above mage card in book. Might help.
works - thanks.
I can be ready in 20 minutes Jason
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So yes, I can confirm that this format has a huge effect on bookbuilding.
I built the book around the anticipation of a ZombieBrute Battle of Attrition, packing ignites, Agonies, Chains of agony and multiple Molochs to get as much direct damage onto the Zombies as possible, without engaging them. The Magma Golem was also meant to slowly melt them away without giving them any bloodthirst-Attackbonus.
I even put Pillar in there.
With Attackspells usually not being worth their mana against resilient and the obvious inclusion of Hauberk and Elemental Cloak, I didn't even bother with attackspells. In Hindsight, using creatures that are actually able to chase and hurt your mage and including at least one fireball to get rid of the idol would quickly solve a problem or two for me...
I'll just take this as a lesson that one can always overthink the counterbuilding.
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The second week's matchups are set!
Competitors, please contact your foe and schedule a time to play. Please remember to CC arcaneduels@gmail.com for coordination purposes
Round 2
Jacksmack (Necromancer) vs Shoopuff (Wizard)
Farkas (Necromancer) vs Enti (Druid)
Werekingdom (Wizard) vs Jason (Arraxian Crown Warlock)
Reddicediaries (Paladin) vs Ein_micha (Arraxian Crown Warlock)
Sharkbait (Johktari Beastmaster) vs Knabbmaster (Wizard)
Keejchen (Wizard) vs Biblofilter (Bloodwave Warlord)
The front post will reflect this shortly as well
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Wizard is the most popular mage so far? Four round two selections and I think two in round one?
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Wizard is the most popular mage so far? Four round two selections and I think two in round one?
I think that is because group 1 is all around the same skill level, in additional to all being hyper competitive.
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The second week's matchups are set!
Competitors, please contact your foe and schedule a time to play. Please remember to CC arcaneduels@gmail.com for coordination purposes
Round 2
Jacksmack (Necromancer) vs Shoopuff (Wizard)
Farkas (Necromancer) vs Enti (Druid)
Werekingdom (Wizard) vs Jason (Arraxian Crown Warlock)
Reddicediaries (Paladin) vs Ein_micha (Arraxian Crown Warlock)
Sharkbait (Johktari Beastmaster) vs Knabbmaster (Wizard)
Keejchen (Wizard) vs Biblofilter (Bloodwave Warlord)
The front post will reflect this shortly as well
Jason and I are planning to have our game on the 9th at 10:30pst
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Round 1
Shoopuff (Necromancer) vs Farkas (Straywood Beastmaster)
Sir Jason Crage (Arraxian Crown Warlock) vs jacksmack (Necromancer)
Werekingdom (Priestess) vs Enti (Arraxian Crown Warlock)
Reddicediaries (Paladin) vs Keejchen (Druid)
Sharkbait (Johktari Beastmaster) vs Biblofilter (Bloodwave Warlord)
Knabbmaster (Wizard) vs ein micha (Wizard)
I just wanted to point out that in every single game so far the 10 channeling mage won against the 9 channeling mage.
Coincidence?
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Round 1
Shoopuff (Necromancer) vs Farkas (Straywood Beastmaster)
Sir Jason Crage (Arraxian Crown Warlock) vs jacksmack (Necromancer)
Werekingdom (Priestess) vs Enti (Arraxian Crown Warlock)
Reddicediaries (Paladin) vs Keejchen (Druid)
Sharkbait (Johktari Beastmaster) vs Biblofilter (Bloodwave Warlord)
Knabbmaster (Wizard) vs ein micha (Wizard)
I just wanted to point out that in every single game so far the 10 channeling mage won against the 9 channeling mage.
Coincidence?
Maybe, I think that it has to do more with the fact that the 10 channeling mages tend to have a bigger tool box compared with the 9 channeling mages which tend to be more specialized (rely on there ability: Pet, Reaper, etc.), those making them easier to counter. Also since this is a new format you are seeing a lot more of the perceived stronger mages upfront. (btw, I think we should keep the ADMW rule of only 1 mage can be played twice).
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(btw, I think we should keep the ADMW rule of only 1 mage can be played twice).
I really like it that we don't have that rule here.
That enables people to really play to the best of their ability. No holding back, no playing weaker mages because you are force to.. you can go all out.
And considering how experienced the players are that are participating I assume it will tell us something about the actual powerlevel.
Maybe, I think that it has to do more with the fact that the 10 channeling mages tend to have a bigger tool box compared with the 9 channeling mages which tend to be more specialized (rely on there ability: Pet, Reaper, etc.), those making them easier to counter.
I don't agree with that. The inherent abilities are not the deciding factor on how specialized a mage is.
The school they are trained in has a bigger impact. The more spells you can access the more flexible you are.
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Round 1
Shoopuff (Necromancer) vs Farkas (Straywood Beastmaster)
Sir Jason Crage (Arraxian Crown Warlock) vs jacksmack (Necromancer)
Werekingdom (Priestess) vs Enti (Arraxian Crown Warlock)
Reddicediaries (Paladin) vs Keejchen (Druid)
Sharkbait (Johktari Beastmaster) vs Biblofilter (Bloodwave Warlord)
Knabbmaster (Wizard) vs ein micha (Wizard)
I just wanted to point out that in every single game so far the 10 channeling mage won against the 9 channeling mage.
Coincidence?
I remember significant play mistakes in most of those match ups by the player playing the nine channel mage (myself included). So too early to tell I think.
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I just wanted to point out that in every single game so far the 10 channeling mage won against the 9 channeling mage.
Coincidence?
No, the 10 Channelling* mages are flat out better than the 9 Channellers, always have been. They start and action, 6 mana and a played mana cyrtsal up, which is better than any class abilities.
* Around here everyone considers Druid a 10Ch in all but name, it gets teh boost to 10 for free on teh first turn.
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I just wanted to point out that in every single game so far the 10 channeling mage won against the 9 channeling mage.
Coincidence?
No, the 10 Channelling* mages are flat out better than the 9 Channellers, always have been. They start and action, 6 mana and a played mana cyrtsal up, which is better than any class abilities.
* Around here everyone considers Druid a 10Ch in all but name, it gets teh boost to 10 for free on teh first turn.
Don't agree entirely. Different strong players have different opinions. It is much too early to make any assumptions about power level.
Also don't think the comment brings anything to this discussion (really). Let's keep this about the league!
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Don't agree entirely. Different strong players have different opinions. It is much too early to make any assumptions about power level.
How is 7 years too early? Or many hundreds of games?
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Don't agree entirely. Different strong players have different opinions. It is much too early to make any assumptions about power level.
How is 7 years too early? Or many hundreds of games?
Your opinion is not the only one.
This thread is about the league. Let's try to keep it about the league.
Enti's post is fine because he's trying to make a connection to the league. We don't need broad power declarations clogging up this thread.
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Don't agree entirely. Different strong players have different opinions. It is much too early to make any assumptions about power level.
How is 7 years too early? Or many hundreds of games?
Your opinion is not the only one.
This thread is about the league. Let's try to keep it about the league.
Enti's post is fine because he's trying to make a connection to the league. We don't need broad power declarations clogging up this thread.
It's not the only opinion, but a common one. I was making a reply to a league comment that was relevant - it's you that have taken it off topic. I'll leave it there.
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The third week's matchups are set!
Competitors, please contact your foe and schedule a time to play. Please remember to CC arcaneduels@gmail.com for coordination purposes
Round 3
Shoopuff (Paladin) Vs Enti (Druid)
SJC (AX Warlock) vs Farkas (BloodWave)
jacksmack (Necromancer) vs Werekingdom (BloodWave)
Keejchen (Wizard) vs Sharkbait (Adramelech Warlock)
Knabbmaster (Wizard) vs Reddicediaries (Paladin)
Biblofilter (Necromancer) vs Ein_Micha (Necromancer)
The front post will reflect this shortly as well
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The fourth week's matchups have been set!
Tournament Mages! Please contact your opponent to find a time to get a game. As a reminder CC Arcaneduels@gmail.com so we can be on the same page.
Round 4
Shoopuff (Anvil Throne Warlord) VS Werekingdom (Bloodwave Warlord)
Farkas (Straywood) VS Jacksmack (Necromancer)
Enti (Druid) VS SirJasonCrage (Araxian Warlock)
Keejchen (Paladin) VS Knabbmaster (Wizard)
Sharkbait (Adramelech Warlock) VS Ein_Micha (Wizard)
Biblofilter (Wizard) VS Reddicediaries (Paladin)
Good luck!
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Biblofilter (Wizard) VS Reddicediaries (Paladin) in less than 30 min 8)
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Hey all!
Just posting updates for the final week for the round robin. I know there has been some lag in last weeks games because of the German Nationals. No worries on that, just get them in ASAP. Shark should be updating the front of this thread to reflect the final week match ups below!
---------Week 5 Matches---------------
Round 5
Enti (Druid) VS Jacksmack (Necromancer)
Shoopuff (Forcemaster) vs Sir Jason Crage (Priest)
Farkas (drop) vs Werekingdom (bye)
Keejchen (Siren) v Micha (Wizard)
Sharkbait (Adramelech Warlock) v Red (Paladin)
Biblofilter (Wizard) VS Knabbmaster (Wizard)
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Farkas's Stray wood Beastmaster vs Werekingdom's Forcemaster.
Played 12-27-19.
Forcemaster won with liberal use of the force sword.
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Farkas's Stray wood Beastmaster vs Werekingdom's Forcemaster.
Played 12-27-19.
Forcemaster won with liberal use of the force sword.
How do we know the result of a game that will be played in over 6 months! Astounding! ::)
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Time travel Mage confirmed?! :D
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Don't you mean in over 21 months? ::) :P
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Yeah, that was a big mistype.....
BTW, do we know how is advancing?
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Pre-Semifinals Update
Hey everybody!
Just wanted to give a quick update for everybody. We are going to take a week to allow players that still needs games in to complete it. Also we hope to cast all the games this week and have them released. If games are not completed by the end of 9th of June we will follow the guidelines for not completing games in the rules. Sometime Tuesday June 11th the brackets for semi-finals will be released.
Semifinal Mage Submission - 2 Mage Submission
Players must submit mages for both of their semifinal and final match by June 10th.
Good luck to everyone!
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---------Semi Finals Matches---------------
Sorry for being a day late!
Keejchen (Wizard) VS Jacksmack (Straywood Beastmaster)
Shoopuff (Forcemaster) vs Knabbmaster (Wizard)
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Just giving an update to the VODS section on the front of this thread.
Check out some of the videos with commentary!
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when is the next event starting up? I won't be able to play in it, but do love to watch the matches (and randomly help with commentary).
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So I realised that I still had all my decks from the groups in a folder so:
VS ein-michas Wizard
Wizard
--- Attack ---
1 - Surging Wave - 1 - 2 - 2
2 - Acid Ball - 1 - 2 - 4
1 - Hurl Boulder - 2 - 4 - 4
1 - Fireball - 2 - 4 - 4
1 - Arcane Missiles - 2 - 2 - 2
--- Conjuration ---
1 - Gate to Voltari - 4 - 4 - 4
1 - Mana Crystal - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Pillar of Righteous Flame - 2 - 4 - 4
1 - Mana Shard - 1 - 1 - 1
2 - Alluring Orchid - 1 - 2 - 4
1 - Renewing Spring - 2 - 4 - 4
--- Creature ---
2 - Devouring Jelly - 3 - 3 - 6
4 - Blue Gremlin - 2 - 2 - 8
1 - Huginn, Raven Familiar - 3 - 3 - 3
1 - Lightning Raptor - 2 - 2 - 2
1 - Darkfenne Hydra - 4 - 4 - 4
--- Enchantment ---
1 - Jinx - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Nullify - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Unholy Reversal - 1 - 2 - 2
3 - Giant Size - 1 - 1 - 3
2 - Dodge - 1 - 1 - 2
1 - Reprisal - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Brace Yourself - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Chant of Rage - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Divine Reversal - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Magebane - 1 - 2 - 2
--- Equipment ---
2 - Wind Wyvern Hide - 1 - 1 - 2
1 - Leather Boots - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Leather Chausses - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Leather Gloves - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Regrowth Belt - 1 - 2 - 2
2 - Mage Wand - 2 - 2 - 4
1 - Leather Helmet - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Enchanter's Ring - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Elemental Wand - 2 - 2 - 2
--- Incantation ---
4 - Teleport - 2 - 2 - 8
2 - Dispel - 1 - 1 - 2
5 - Dissolve - 1 - 2 - 10
2 - Minor Heal - 1 - 2 - 4
1 - Lesser Teleport - 1 - 1 - 1
2 - Seeking Dispel - 1 - 1 - 2
2 - Disperse - 1 - 1 - 2
1 - Upheaval - 1 - 2 - 2
My first game of the tournament and I was still unsure of what to do so I picked the wizard because it is my most played mage (and I also thought that he might be the best objectively as well). For the mirror I thought that the winner would be whoever succeeded in the early gremlin vs gremlin battle (not quiet as sure now).
VS Sharkbaits Beastmaster
Wizard
--- Attack ---
4 - Beam of Frost - 1 - 1 - 4
1 - Cone of Frost - 1 - 1 - 1
2 - Jet Stream - 1 - 1 - 2
1 - Lightning Bolt - 2 - 2 - 2
2 - Acid Ball - 1 - 2 - 4
1 - Twister - 2 - 2 - 2
1 - Flameblast - 1 - 2 - 2
--- Conjuration ---
1 - Gate to Voltari - 4 - 4 - 4
1 - Mana Shard - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Pillar of Righteous Flame - 2 - 4 - 4
1 - Mana Crystal - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Renewing Spring - 2 - 4 - 4
1 - Wall of Thorns - 1 - 2 - 2
--- Creature ---
3 - Blue Gremlin - 2 - 2 - 6
2 - Devouring Jelly - 3 - 3 - 6
2 - Gargoyle Sentry - 3 - 3 - 6
1 - Usslak, Greater Orb Guardian - 3 - 4 - 4
--- Enchantment ---
2 - Akiro's Favor - 1 - 2 - 4
1 - Hawkeye - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Rhino Hide - 1 - 2 - 2
3 - Jinx - 1 - 1 - 3
1 - Rust - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Brace Yourself - 1 - 1 - 1
--- Equipment ---
1 - Leather Helmet - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Leather Chausses - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Deflection Bracers - 1 - 2 - 2
2 - Wind Wyvern Hide - 1 - 1 - 2
1 - Regrowth Belt - 1 - 2 - 2
2 - Mage Wand - 2 - 2 - 4
1 - Elemental Wand - 2 - 2 - 2
1 - Leather Boots - 1 - 1 - 1
--- Incantation ---
1 - Purge Magic - 3 - 3 - 3
3 - Disperse - 1 - 1 - 3
1 - Dispel - 1 - 1 - 1
2 - Seeking Dispel - 1 - 1 - 2
4 - Dissolve - 1 - 2 - 8
1 - Minor Heal - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Purify - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Heal - 2 - 4 - 4
3 - Teleport - 2 - 2 - 6
1 - Force Push - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Lesser Teleport - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Upheaval - 1 - 2 - 2
I got more convinced that the wizard would be the best choice since he was doing well vs the necromancer in training matches and the druid could just be met with fire. The main thing I thought I could use vs the Beastmaster was that she is (almost) forced to play living creatures, this guaranteed that my frost spells would find targets.
VS Reddicediaries Paladin
Wizard
--- Attack ---
3 - Beam of Frost - 1 - 1 - 3
2 - Jet Stream - 1 - 1 - 2
2 - Acid Ball - 1 - 2 - 4
1 - Surging Wave - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Swell - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Hurl Boulder - 2 - 4 - 4
--- Conjuration ---
1 - Gate to Voltari - 4 - 4 - 4
1 - Mana Shard - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Pillar of Righteous Flame - 2 - 4 - 4
2 - Mana Crystal - 1 - 1 - 2
1 - Renewing Spring - 2 - 4 - 4
--- Creature ---
4 - Blue Gremlin - 2 - 2 - 8
3 - Devouring Jelly - 3 - 3 - 9
1 - Gargoyle Sentry - 3 - 3 - 3
--- Enchantment ---
1 - Akiro's Favor - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Hawkeye - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Rhino Hide - 1 - 2 - 2
2 - Jinx - 1 - 1 - 2
1 - Rust - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Brace Yourself - 1 - 1 - 1
2 - Unholy Reversal - 1 - 2 - 4
--- Equipment ---
1 - Leather Helmet - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Leather Chausses - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Leather Boots - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Deflection Bracers - 1 - 2 - 2
2 - Regrowth Belt - 1 - 2 - 4
3 - Mage Wand - 2 - 2 - 6
1 - Elemental Wand - 2 - 2 - 2
2 - Storm Drake Hide - 1 - 1 - 2
--- Incantation ---
2 - Disperse - 1 - 1 - 2
2 - Dispel - 1 - 1 - 2
3 - Seeking Dispel - 1 - 1 - 3
3 - Dissolve - 1 - 2 - 6
2 - Minor Heal - 1 - 2 - 4
4 - Teleport - 2 - 2 - 8
1 - Steal Equipment - 3 - 6 - 6
1 - Banish - 3 - 3 - 3
The paladin just like the wizard gains alot from the format since he is so flexible and I did not find a good way to counter the mage. Banish was for the dragon, steal equipment was meant to steal any protected wands but other than that I built a pretty normal wizard.
VS Keejchens Paladin
Wizard
--- Attack ---
3 - Beam of Frost - 1 - 1 - 3
2 - Jet Stream - 1 - 1 - 2
2 - Acid Ball - 1 - 2 - 4
1 - Surging Wave - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Swell - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Hurl Boulder - 2 - 4 - 4
1 - Hurl Rock - 1 - 2 - 2
--- Conjuration ---
1 - Gate to Voltari - 4 - 4 - 4
1 - Mana Shard - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Mana Crystal - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Pillar of Righteous Flame - 2 - 4 - 4
1 - Renewing Spring - 2 - 4 - 4
--- Creature ---
4 - Blue Gremlin - 2 - 2 - 8
2 - Devouring Jelly - 3 - 3 - 6
2 - Gargoyle Sentry - 3 - 3 - 6
1 - Gorgon Archer - 4 - 4 - 4
--- Enchantment ---
1 - Akiro's Favor - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Hawkeye - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Rhino Hide - 1 - 2 - 2
2 - Jinx - 1 - 1 - 2
1 - Rust - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Brace Yourself - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Unholy Reversal - 1 - 2 - 2
--- Equipment ---
1 - Leather Chausses - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Leather Boots - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Deflection Bracers - 1 - 2 - 2
2 - Regrowth Belt - 1 - 2 - 4
2 - Mage Wand - 2 - 2 - 4
1 - Elemental Wand - 2 - 2 - 2
2 - Storm Drake Hide - 1 - 1 - 2
--- Incantation ---
2 - Disperse - 1 - 1 - 2
3 - Dispel - 1 - 1 - 3
2 - Seeking Dispel - 1 - 1 - 2
4 - Dissolve - 1 - 2 - 8
1 - Minor Heal - 1 - 2 - 2
4 - Teleport - 2 - 2 - 8
1 - Steal Equipment - 3 - 6 - 6
1 - Banish - 3 - 3 - 3
I was honesly not really sure what to do vs the paladin but at the same time I did not feel scared either. I did not play alot of creatures which is ok but against the slower paladin that keejchen played there was not much room for any errors (this was my first loss).
VS Biblofilters wizard
Wizard
--- Attack ---
2 - Beam of Frost - 1 - 1 - 2
1 - Fireball - 2 - 4 - 4
1 - Hurl Boulder - 2 - 4 - 4
1 - Hurl Rock - 1 - 2 - 2
2 - Acid Ball - 1 - 2 - 4
--- Conjuration ---
1 - Battle Forge - 2 - 4 - 4
1 - Pillar of Righteous Flame - 2 - 4 - 4
1 - Hand of Bim-Shalla - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Alluring Orchid - 1 - 2 - 2
--- Creature ---
1 - Mhegedden, Sealed Demon - 4 - 8 - 8
1 - Ehren, Enduring Paladin - 3 - 6 - 6
1 - Steelclaw Grizzly - 4 - 8 - 8
--- Enchantment ---
1 - Hawkeye - 1 - 2 - 2
2 - Regrowth - 1 - 2 - 4
2 - Bear Strength - 1 - 2 - 4
2 - Nullify - 1 - 1 - 2
1 - Unholy Reversal - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Divine Reversal - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Poisoned Blood - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Rust - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Magebane - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Akiro's Favor - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Jinx - 1 - 1 - 1
--- Equipment ---
1 - Enchanter's Ring - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Leather Boots - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Leather Chausses - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Leather Gloves - 1 - 1 - 1
1 - Leather Helmet - 1 - 1 - 1
2 - Wind Wyvern Hide - 1 - 1 - 2
1 - Wychwood Ironvine - 1 - 2 - 2
1 - Mage Wand - 2 - 2 - 2
1 - Elemental Wand - 2 - 2 - 2
1 - Dispel Wand - 2 - 2 - 2
1 - Wand of Healing - 1 - 2 - 2
--- Incantation ---
3 - Teleport - 2 - 2 - 6
1 - Dispel - 1 - 1 - 1
2 - Disperse - 1 - 1 - 2
2 - Seeking Dispel - 1 - 1 - 2
6 - Dissolve - 1 - 2 - 12
2 - Minor Heal - 1 - 2 - 4
1 - Ritual of Kallek - 1 - 1 - 1
I had already gone through the group and was still completely out in the blue in what I should do in the mirror. So last second (well hour) I decided to use this as a playtest game and played a new build entirely to see how the strats would do against eachother. This book get dice faster than the normal wizard and gets safer as well with the forge. My gut feeling was that it would be slightly worse but very tough to play against since I can kill the enemy mage (or creatures) quiet quickly if I land a good teleport (theese guys are not slow so you can't run from them like you can from the jellies). The game started, I fell behind, eventually he made a mistake, I landed a teleport and won shortly after. My gut was right!