Assault on Democracy Ladder

[Catacol Highlander 5]

Hello all

While Amadeus' excellent knock out tournament progress to the last 8, it is time to announce another forthcoming competition for players who wish to participate. Both Bill and Hubert have agreed to the concept of a Competition Ladder for AoD.

The basic outline will be:

1. The Ladder will run from Xmas 2013 to Xmas 2014 at which point an overall ladder winner will be announced.

2. Players who take part can play as many matches as they like, but to qualify for a ladder position at least 4 matches must be completed.

3. Each victory will earn the winner ladder points, but a loss will mean that points are taken away. Further details on points will follow later.

4. The only game that may be played is the full length scenario for AoD.

5. Players may have as many games on the go at one time as they want, but to try and make the matches fair and varied the administrator (that's me...) will set each match up. Every player will play as close to an equal number of axis and allied games as possible and as wide a range of opponents too.

6. Players that enter the ladder must commit to a decent turn speed. On average a game should not last longer than 3 months unless real world factors unavoidably intervene. If you cannot manage that kind of turn rate then please dont enter the ladder.

So.... how great an interest would there be in a ladder set up like this? If you think you would like to take part then please reply to this thread. Ideally I would like a hardcore group of about 10 - 12 players.

[Amona 0]

I am in :-)

[Clausewitz 10]

Please include me.

[Amadeus 0]

Good idea, count me in.

[Isnogud 10]

I would also like to participate

[Baron 0]

I like it but i must enjoy getting slaughtered, I always get beat down in this game

[Pacestick 0]

I'm in Alastair

[johan blucher 0]

Sign me up too - this is Fritz, (name from panzerliga and tourney). I'm hoping to get my forum name changed to Fritz too to avoid confusion...sent an email to admin.

[gkizziah 10]

okay..... I see all my 'regular' opponents will be on the ladder... so count me in.... looks pretty easy so far!! (just kidding)

[Ludi1867 0]

If Baron can join this ladder, then I guess I better join as well. I am not likely to win a lot of matches, but I can act as cannon fodder and may even learn enough to win one eventually.

[Amadeus 0]

Ludi1867?? Is it you? You already reach the Semifinal in the Tournament. You are everything but cannon fodder!

[jon_j_rambo 2]

Hmmm, sounds interesting....Vacation soon.

[Amadeus 0]

Hey JJ, would like to challange you soon, man.

[lofty12 10]

Count me in

[Calculon 0]

Me to. Holiday coming up. What better way to spend christmas than with some WW2

[Catacol Highlander 5]

Ok - I've been on a break for a week, but home tomorrow and over the weekend I will get stuff together to start the ladder.

In the meantime it would help me a great deal to have all player names and email addresses. In addition I need each player to tell me how many matches they want to play starting next week.

So please can all players email me at ama1970@hotmail.co.uk with their player name and the number of matches they want to start off with. I'll take it from there.

[Strategiclayabout 10]

Better late than never, I'd like to join the fun too ^^ .

Question about campaign settings: is it hard or soft builds ?

[Catacol Highlander 5]

All settings to default, so soft builds off.

[Catacol Highlander 5]

A reminder to all players that I need you to email me before I can set up matches. My email address is ama1970@hotmail.co.uk

All those who have emailed me have already been given at least 1 game, but there are plenty left to set up. If you havent emailed already then please do!

[Strategiclayabout 10]

Mails received:

Strategiclayabout (Axis) - Amadeus (Allies) game started

Pacestick (Axis) - Strategiclayabout (Allies) waiting first Axis turn

[Strategiclayabout 10]

Strategiclayabout (Axis) - Amadeus (Allies) game entering 1940.

Pacestick (Axis) - Strategiclayabout (Allies) we agreed to start 29th December .

[Amona 0]

Amona(Axis) - Catacol Highlander (Allies): game in October 1940.

Clausewitz (Axis) - Amona (Allies) - game in October 1941.

PGTomli (Axis) - Amona (Allies) - game in February 1941.

Amona (Axis) - Tony Lafferty (Allies) - First turn sent yesterday morning, no answer yet.

[Catacol Highlander 5]

Thanks guys. If anyone wants me to set up more games then just let me know.

[Amona 0]

Amona (Axis) - Catacol (Allies) : August 1941

Clausewitz (Axis) - Amona (Allies): August 1942

PGTomli (Axis) - Amona (Allies): July 1941

Amona (Axis) - Lofty12 (Allies) - March 1940

[Strategiclayabout 10]

Strategiclayabout (Axis) - Amadeus (Allies) : April 1941

Pacestick (Axis) - Strategiclayabout (Allies) : game started