Treeburst155 Posted August 12, 2001 Author Share Posted August 12, 2001 Edited out. [ 08-19-2001: Message edited by: Treeburst155 ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiJoe Posted August 12, 2001 Share Posted August 12, 2001 What happened man? Things were just starting to get sweet. Damn shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelsieD Posted August 12, 2001 Share Posted August 12, 2001 Ok, what did I miss here? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_tom_w Posted August 12, 2001 Share Posted August 12, 2001 What happened here? Is there some e-mail going on behind the scenes we don't know about? is this tourney now DEAD? what happened? -tom w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sock Monkey Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 Apparently there has been some bitching and/or moaning to Treeburst from one or more participants in one or more of the tournaments he's overseeing? Yikes, I hope you know that the rest of us really appreciate the effort you put into organizing and running these tournaments, and I hope you'll come back to the boards in a few days after some time off. But rather than jsut abandon the tournaments, please consider just throwing out whoever is making such a tremendous pain of themselves. Nobody paid to be in these tournaments and, anyway, you're the referee, so if somebody is giving you a hard time, 86 'em. If the conduct of anybody has burned you out, well, I can understand that and hope that the experience doesn't permanently sour you on the CM community. And thanks again for all your efforts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalin's Organ Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 Well bugger me with a 44 gallon drum! WTF's going on here then? By putting 2 and 2 together to make 22 I ended up looking at page 6 of "Tourney of the Starts II" thread, and it seems they've ben having a few problems over there. Tree was proposing to split the tourney into 2 bits - 1 for competitin players who (paraphrasing here) will buy whatever is the most effective and use it any way allowed, adn historical players who are happy to use Heer 44 infantry and attack in a "historical" manner and who don't need to negotiate strings of conditions for the game because they don't do any gamey **** anyway. And it all seems to have gotten too much for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineCape Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 Dear Mike and "Stars" Participants as well as WineCape Tourney I&II Participants, Finally got some access to this forum, here is my e-mail in full send via Wild Bill: I came back today (Sunday), just officiated a gruelling professional soccer match near Johannesburg (1,200km from home), feeling drained emotionally as well as physically, to find that everything has collapsed in the mean time!! :-/ I heard the news via 2 emails from some caring folk earlier today. Though of late I'm also receiving emails intermittently, no doubt being in Africa is of no top priority for any company organising internet networks/cables to this continent. Therefor, I might have missed crucial emails from Mike and others as to this current state of affairs. *This* is as NEWS to me as to you and the rest of the WineCape/Invitational participants, no doubt! And I have not the slightest clue as what might have happened, obviously via some email exchanges between Treeburst and participant(s). Though I could most probably guess as to why he wants/did pull out, I am out of the guessing/assuming game with *this* Forum for sure! I have not as of yet received any word from Treeburst, and await his version of what transpired. (I've emailed him today) I might persuade him to re-consider, which I'll certainly try to do. I would hate to loose Treeburst in a personal as well CM capacity. Mike Meinecke (Treeburst155) is a boon to this CM forum, FULLSTOP! Rest assured, I'm still fully committed to all the current Tourney's and their prizes as well as your Rumblings of War tourney to-be Bill. You/current participants have my word. As to the future of the Invitational/WineCape Tourneys, please all, just be at "standby" for the time being until I've spoken to Treeburst. Finish your games that are already underway. Now lets see if I can play the referee again in a non-outdoor activity ... Regards from Africa and stay well all, Charl Theron (WineCape) Stellenbosch, RSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiJoe Posted August 13, 2001 Share Posted August 13, 2001 Just finished up with Tom 91-9. He actually didnt play as bad as the score suggests, although his Sherman 105mm had lady luck riding shotgun for quite some time KiwiJoe...........323...4...80.75 GClement..........124...2...62.00 Sock Monkey.......103...2...51.50 KelsieD...........279...6...46.50 Stalin's Organ....229...5...45.80 aka_tom_w.........187...5...37.40 The_Capt..........129...3...43.00 Sajer.............249...7...35.57 I suggest we self update till we know what the hell is going on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted August 13, 2001 Author Share Posted August 13, 2001 I have had time to cool off and rethink things. This tournament has caused me no undo amount of problems. Also, I'm a firm believer in finishing what I start if at all possible. I will continue to run this tournament unless you guys would rather pick one from among you who isn't so temperamental as I. Until I hear different I am back on the bench. Sorry for all the trouble. You guys have been great. KiwiJoe's 91-9 victory will be recorded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiJoe Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 Ive soooo been there Treeburst. Ive only recently learnt to cool off for at least a day before posting on the net when something has really pissed me off Good to hear ya back! KJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Capt Posted August 14, 2001 Share Posted August 14, 2001 Oh I thought we were the bad ones... I'll try whining louder. I AM OFFENDED BY KIWIJOE'S NAME!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted August 16, 2001 Author Share Posted August 16, 2001 Yes, KiwiJoe is offensive. Somebody needs to beat him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiJoe Posted August 16, 2001 Share Posted August 16, 2001 here, I'll stick my chin out and give u all the 1st punch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted August 19, 2001 Author Share Posted August 19, 2001 We hit the bottom of page four! I'm hoping to start posting standings of the WineCape Tourneys to a webpage soon. When will depend on how much time I have. I'm getting some basic HTML under my belt now. In the mean time, check this out if you have a few minutes and tell me what you think of the idea, http://home.cablelynx.com/~Mikeman/Index.html [ 08-19-2001: Message edited by: Treeburst155 ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiJoe Posted August 20, 2001 Share Posted August 20, 2001 Any1 seen sock monkey? Cant seem to get hold of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Havermeyer- Posted August 20, 2001 Share Posted August 20, 2001 This is of Pengian proportions... (both size and futility). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiJoe Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 Any1 else still playing games here. Im just wrapping up my game with The Capt. Im expecting a good result from this 1. He allowed me to take the 2 VL's in the villagfe without protest. In fact I barely saw movement on his side for the 1st 10 rounds. Howeva he finally made a move and promptly lost all his armour Next a company of infantry tried to push into the viallge from the left flank. 2x 4.2 inch mortar spotters and a platoon of Brit airbourne ripped them a new ass. Getting desperate he's pushed a couple of platoons down my right flank only to be met by 2 cromell VI's and another 4.2inch spotter. 1 platoon down another under fire... Lastly a motorised platoon has run towards the minor village VL from the right. What troops make it to the flag will not be around for long... (2 more cromwell VI's and 2 airborne platoons). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalin's Organ Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 Yep - I'm still playing the Capt too. Dunno where GClement is tho'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiJoe Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 I think I'm just so damn good Ive killed the tourney Ahhh well I'm pretty used to people running scared from me, the master rules agian... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted August 21, 2001 Author Share Posted August 21, 2001 KiwiJoe, I hope The_Capt drops 8" arty on ya. It does appear awfully quiet around here. It could be that once people figure they don't have much chance of winning they lose interest. For that reason, CM tourneys should probably always be sudden death things like Iron Duke's Asskicker tourneys. No matter what happens here somebody is gonna get the South African wine and $50 US. Remember, turn 1 orders for all games must be sent by September 15th. If you're having trouble making contact with people to get things rolling be sure and KEEP YOUR EMAIL to them so I can determine who is holding up the show. [ 08-26-2001: Message edited by: Treeburst155 ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted August 22, 2001 Author Share Posted August 22, 2001 From now on you can go here for updated standings: WineCape Tourney Standings [ 08-22-2001: Message edited by: Treeburst155 ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted August 26, 2001 Author Share Posted August 26, 2001 Well, what's up?! Should I just send KiwiJoe his prize money, or are you guys still playing? It's been way too quiet around here. Treeburst155 out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiJoe Posted August 29, 2001 Share Posted August 29, 2001 Well Labappel is out and Gclement will miss the deadline. Im on the last turn with The Cap and will win at least 70-30. My only other game left is with Sockmonkey. Not going too badly but still some time for things to happen yet. Thus I dont think I can be beaten by any1 from here on in. Send away Treeburst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Capt Posted August 29, 2001 Share Posted August 29, 2001 Hey Treeburst As soon as I get my CD back I will post the loss to Kiwi. I think I can beat him...but not today. He is a tricky monkey but I did manage to dodge a few tricks of his. Good game all in all, taught me alot about dislocation of forces, deception (that was only a single coy on the left Kiwi but when you split the whole thing up it looks like two ) and the general uselessness of the Marder at close ranges. I've played better opponents...but not many. I am playing both Stalins Organ and Sock Monkey and will easily meet the Nov dealine. What is the story with GClement, I've e-mailed him twice but no response...is he out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted August 29, 2001 Author Share Posted August 29, 2001 I wouldn't count G. Clement out just yet. He has until September 15 to get all his remaining games started. Is anybody actually in the middle of a game with him right now? If not, he'll have six weeks to complete all five of his remaining games (if he gets them started in time). The_Capt, I think your email is down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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