Alright. A player that concedes will lose one point, while the victors in that scenario gain the standard three points for a win.

@umbletheheep: Consider this scenario.
A beats B 20-7
B beats A 17-10

In this case, A should progress. It’s similar to soccer’s goal differential, which is the first tiebreaker for teams tied on points. However, we should consider ALL of a player’s group games in this, due to common opponents. Fastest victory was made a later tiebreaker on purpose, as it’s less representative of a player’s skill than the goal differential concept.

Well personally, I would think a 17 center win in 1964 is better than a 19 center win in 1967. Efficient quick wins are more representative of skill than whatever center count you end on in my opinion. I'm cool with whatever though.

Just dont concede lol

And I agree with Umble. The longer it takes, the more likely one side is to get more points, but goes to show that the other side can defend well against them. Losing in a matter of a few years shows weakness more imo

In all my games in Cold War, the least skilled players are either the most predictable or the least logical ones, sealing off their fate almost as soon as the battle starts. My fastest win is 01, which were against my friends. Aside from that, it's always 02.

Meanwhile, the longer the match, the more it shows how close the skill of both players are, even if the side never swings and remains towards one player. Goes to show how well the seemingly losing side is at defending themselves with limited units, or shows how bad the winning side is at closing games out

Just an opinion

Thanks for changing the extra point about concessions.

I also think that how long it took to win is a better measure than supply center count. My favorit tiebreaker is to play an extra game with random countries. In case of a tie in that one game you let the player who got the statistically weaker power move on.

That said, there isn't really a good measure for tiebreakers. It's always a problem. At sme point you just have to decide on the rules and play.

Fastest victory for example is also flawed with concedes...

That is true. I guess that's where the +1 bonus comes in handy, I'd think

Fastest victory, as stated previously, does not include concedes.

So... No earlier than 7 am cdt?

Correct. I said the tournament would start today. There are 13 hours left in today by CDT. I am waiting until the 2:00 PM CDT deadline I set for players to have a say in rated/unrated and phase lengths.

Let us begin. . .

You may create the games and start. Remember that you play one game as NATO and one as USSR. You have 48 hours (until Sunday at 2:00 PM CDT) to create the games. PM your opponent with links and the password. PM me the links as well, please.

GROUP ARAGORN (Unrated, 36 hour phases)
badivan1 vs. TestSubjectOne
ubercacher16 vs. umbletheheep

GROUP BEEBLEBROX (Unrated, 36 hour phases)
Maucat vs. Arado
Superwerty vs. Sky Hopper

GROUP CORIAKIN (Rated, 48 hour phases)
bsiper vs. Electric Knight
Miitag vs. jason4747

GROUP DAEDALUS (Rated, 48 hour phases)
CoffeeAndKeyboards vs. Individual
Argentinean Empire vs. Mr. Finkelmuiyer

Sorry if I missed it but first player is supposed to create the games?

totally forgot to submit my preferences, but i am fine with the game settings as they are anyway

@Mittag: Either way, so long as it happens. Take the initiative! Knowledge is power! Random cliches!

How does one unmute a thread? Help needed.

Account tab, then site settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen.

Thanks

All games are underway other than Sky Hopper vs. Superwerty.

SH and SW, you have at most 48 hours to start your games. Otherwise you will both receive -1 point for each of those games.

I sent him a PM. As soon as SH replies we'll start our game.

And on behalf of all of us hopeful Cold War players, a bit thank you to Argentinean Empire for creating, managing, deciding, judging, and hosting this fine tournament. Very cool and good memories from last time.

Oops, were they supposed to be unrated? Yikes.

just check if your opponent is ok with it.

They were supposed to be unrated. If SW is okay with rated games, then it’s fine. If not, your deadline to start those games is extended by 24 more hours.

The current settings are okay, don't worry

https://vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=42602
Here to report my victory. GG to Individual

I defeated Mr. Finkelmuiyer 18-9 and 17-10.

https://vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=42581
https://vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=42582

First game Maucat vs Arado 17/8
https://www.vdiplomacy.com/board.php?gameID=42586