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Editor in Chief Welcome to the 25th edition of this newsletter and it is another jam packed edition for the mess hall. This fortnight we are providing you with have the latest hot topics with
ARMY of GOD , an analysis of the assault odds calculator plugin by
Minister Masket , more about the nuclear spoils feature by
stahrgazer and some valentines day advice, CC style from
FoxMists . If that isn't enough, we also have an interview with everyones favourite off-topic poster
pimpdave , another tale from the elf and a story for all those who have suffered from bad dice by
deathcomesrippin . Hope you enjoy it!
Nagerous Hot Topics by ARMY of GOD show
Hot Topics: Huzzah! The longest thread, thread is FINALLY the longest thread on Conquer Club! Qwert is advertising for some advertising ! Hurry! Some people think "New Moon" is the best movie of 2009! Congrats to myself for advertising the General Congratulations thread! Talking about McGill University's social usergroup in the Newsletter was invented by Army of GOD on February 8th, 2010.
Plug-ins and Addons: Assault Odds by Minister Masket show
So you've come round to the fact that you're not being cheated by the dice. Excellent. Now you want to get down to the business of winning all those games you joined. Unfortunately, the luck factor means you can't win every game, but there are things you can do to increase your chances. Take the "Assault Odds" calculator for example. sequence of territories in the same turn. So firstly you choose the territory you're attacking from from the dropdown menu, then add your army number in brackets. Then you choose the valid bordering territory and add it's defenders. This one step will calculate the odds anyway, and you can add your next moves in the rows below. When you're done, you'll be presented with a total percentage of your chance of winning the lot. http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=83451
Valentine's Day Advice CC Style by FoxMists show
Early last year a.sub started a thread in General Discussion to work on his pick up lines. (Don’t lie, we all know you were really just looking for tips!) I found this to be an interesting idea and delved into what I thought would be moderately amusing and at least give me a heads up for the real desperate sorts that need this sort of help. Well, I was wrong. I was so very wrong. It was not moderately amusing. It was bloody hilarious and as lame as a one legged rabbit (hey! Not that kind of leg, you pervert!). And you know, it’s that time of year! Valentine’s Day! So I now present to you some of the more memorable pickup lines I came across. (This will also help you avoid certain… people… if you know what I mean ) required usage. AndyDufresne Jpcloet Seriously . Painful.)sully800 Jpcloet GENERAL STONEHAM AndyDufresne MrBenn a.sub clapper011 Robinette
A Newt's Tale by elfish_lad show
The Attack of the Clicky-Spiders The Elf's First Date inspiration stick. It doesn't usually work that way. Usually I'm in charge of the stupid stick. That night, even after my random partner was removed from the field of battle, we hammered the other team back and won. Thrilling. Seriously. Here was the other team's response to our come-from-behind victory: stupid stick. But since I didn't have any other invites to the prom I said sure. I hope they don't think I'm a cheap lay! 'Cause I'm not cheap.Kindergarten Zombies Post My-Parents-Are-Never-Coming-Back Syndrome sets in, you sit on the carpet with 22 other traumatized youngsters, as if you are bit players in a "Dawn of the CC Dead" movie. Moaning, gnawing and drooling ensue. Then you break for lunch.will get better. We just need to eat more finger paint together.Not An Intergalactic Kegger?!?! doing it this way could increase your win % on this map by 5%. maybe , someday The Elf will give up the stupid stick for good! ~sees the skeptical stares~ Well. An Elf and dream can't he?!?!
More Nukes by stahrgazer show
About those nukes... I mean, Nuclear Spoils . As players investigate the option, some find the setting disturbingly luck based, some find it requires strategy, and others are still choosing to avoid them as though they're afraid of radioactive fallout. For example, the Conqueror's Cup inter-clan tournament is disallowing nuclear spoils, the same as freestyle and speed settings have been disallowed for previous Clan Ladders. Please do not be confused; the Cup is not part of the Clan Ladder, although there exists a potential that the games will count in the ladder. Nuclear Spoils and a few more facts. Nuclear Spoils is that the in-game statistics reveal more than the log will tell you immediately upon blasting an opponent (or oneself) off the map. The log will merely indicate that a territory was nuked, but the stats display immediately shows the number of territories, now reduced by one because of the nuke. The log will not indicate the terr-count change until the player takes the next turn. There are those who believe this is unfair, or untrue to the intention of the stats, which were placed, prior to the Nuclear Spoils setting, with the intention of revealing no more than the log will indicate . Now, the log may be behind the stats for as much as a full round (if you have unfortunately had to nuke yourself); but eventually the log will catch up to the stats display, indicating that the player who had 12 terrs at the start of his previous turn has 11 terrs at the start of the current turn.Nuclear Spoils thread and make your point known.
The Invasion by Deathcomesrippin show
For those of us who have suffered through bad dice, this one's for you....
During the last couple weeks of 2009,
Lindax collected nominations for the
Best Tournament of 2009 . After examining the list, 10 tournaments were chosen for a final vote. The Top 3 winners were all very close in the voting, with each officially 1 vote apart. Each winner has received a Contest Medal.
The Winning Tournaments: 1.- (14 votes) Tournament: 2008 College Basketball Season 2.- (13 votes) Tournament: Around the World in 80 Days 3.- (12 votes) Tournament: Battle for Supremacy Congratulations to the winners and everyone who hosted a tournament in 2009. Hopefully there will be many exciting ones during 2010.
This issue features a pop-quiz that
amazzony pulled on 5 tournament organizers along with some of the tournaments currently taking sign-ups. Enjoy!
~Night Strike
Tournament Editor
Tournament Pop-Quiz by amazzony show
They have had their battles in numerous tournaments; now I decided to test their skill in a quiz. We have 5 participants who agreed to be part of the friendly battle: Tournament Legend Optimus Prime barterer2002 Lindax HighlanderAttack Blitzaholic maximum 10 minutes after opening it, Lx took about 25 minutes to answer, Bart maximum 30 minutes and Blitz a bit under 4 hours. Who is the Head Tournament Director? [1] How many different tournament tags are currently used? [1] Name Top 3 of Multiple Tournament Winners! [max. 3 - 1 for each name] Name Top 3 of Most Tournament Games Created! [max. 3 - 1 for each name] Name Top 3 of Most Tournaments Completed! [max. 3 - 1 for each name] Name Top 3 of Most Tournament Games Played! [max. 3 - 1 for each name] What type of tournaments have been organised the most besides Standard? [1] What is the date (month+year) when first 2 tournaments were completed? [1] What is the date (month+year) when most tournaments were completed? What was the number of tournament completed? [2 - 1 for date, 1 for number of tournaments] Tournament Hall of Fame [HoF] , this topic and Blitz's Tourney LOVERS - most games . Maximum points that can be collected is 18.Night Strike 11 or 3 (as I formed the question badly then there can be 2 answers to this questions: either 11 tags from HoF or 3 tags for joining games: to/tot/game) Blitzaholic, HighlanderAttack, killmanic barterer2002, JoJo123, Optimus Prime barterer2002, HighlanderAttack, Blitzaholic HighlanderAttack, acores2005, amazzony Doubles March 2006 November 2009; 99 (December 2009 is also counted correct because it was mentioned in Issue 23 of the Newsletter that most likely December will beat all previous months). Optimus Prime [6 points] Code: Select all (1) Night Strike [1]HighlanderAttack [9 points] Code: Select all (1) Night Strike [1]Lindax [10 points] Code: Select all (1) Night Strike [1]barterer2002 [13 points] Code: Select all (1) Night Strike [1]Blitzaholic [13 points] Code: Select all (1) Night Strike [1]
Currently Taking Sign-ups by superkeener show
Currently Taking Sign-upsHaiti Benefit Tournament viewtopic.php?f=90&t=106575 Industrial Helix European Timeline Bracket viewtopic.php?f=90&t=107850 kawe85 Doubles tournament that that includes the maps of: Imperium Romanum, Europe 1914, and WWII EuropeDarin’s 30th Tournament viewtopic.php?f=90&t=107706 Darin44 Indoor Athletics viewtopic.php?f=90&t=108132 Tupence Horseshoes and Hand Grenades viewtopic.php?f=90&t=107936 YoursFalsey Family Game Night Tournament viewtopic.php?f=90&t=108780 ask me2 Circus Maximus Royal Rumble viewtopic.php?f=90&t=107549 kuma32478 Doodle Earth Tourny viewtopic.php?f=90&t=108096 iamkoolerthanu
Hi all,
During the last two weeks there has been much activity in the Foundry, the Germany revamp competition has just ended, but there's already a new competition running. The melting pot seems more active than ever and the first maps begin to advance through the new process.
Talking about the process, in this issue, the second part of the Foundry special about the gameplay workshop. Then, we travel again through the History to discover the "hidden story" behind one of the maps on Conquer Club. Finally, as always, the maps currently in development.
Enjoy it!
Foundry News show
Vancouver Competition here. here. Foundry Twitter feed http://twitter.com/CCFoundry Beta Maps Fractured America by isaiah40 is available for Beta testing.Atlantis by NemesisChild and Premier2k is waiting to be uploaded.Quenched Maps WWII Poland samuelc812 Third Crusade Map Kabanellas and AndrewB
Foundry Special - The Gameplay Workshop by natty_dread show
Introduction Melting Pot forum where maps are born. In this article we will be focusing on the next step of a map's journey from idea to live play, which is the Gameplay Workshop . How to start balanced gameplay. Balancing gameplay bonus calculators have been developed. What can I do to help Iancanton , a moderator in charge of the Gameplay Workshop, has the following to say about leaving gameplay feedback:iancanton wrote: All foundrygoers will have noticed that the main foundry has been split into two workshops: gameplay and graphics. There hasn't been much change of policy, since most maps needed to have the gameplay approved already before the graphics evaluations took place. The split simply makes clearer the current focus of the map: if a map's in the gameplay workshop, then comments on gameplay are most helpful.
What's good gameplay feedback? If you're unsure, then have a look first at the guide to giving feedback that's in the
tutorials and guides section of the foundry.
viewtopic.php?f=466&t=89550 Early feedback is welcomed by every mapmaker, to prevent him from wasting his time developing something along the wrong lines.
If something is wrong with the gameplay, then try to be helpful by suggesting a solution, if you can. The earlier this type of comment comes, the better!
gameplayfeedback wrote: i live in ruritania. there are no mountains in the western part of the map
gameplayfeedback wrote: 48 regions is a bad number for 4-player games. can u merge this and that ?
gameplayfeedback wrote: let the ship bombard all of the ports, which are too powerful
gameplayfeedback wrote: make the auto-deploys start neutral
gameplayfeedback wrote: the bonuses are unbalanced. there are too many small bonus zones in the north
Not so useful in the gameplay workshop are comments on things that don't relate so much to gameplay. It might sound obvious, but graphics adjustments are best made in the graphics workshop, after the mapmaker knows that the gameplay won't be changing much. Graphics ideas are still welcome, but be aware that the mapmaker may choose to do difficult or substantial graphics changes after he has the gameplay stamp, so that he doesn't have to redraw a fantastic work of art several times just because of gameplay fixes.
notgameplay wrote: the borders are pixellated
notgameplay wrote: try using a font which looks more medieval
notgameplay wrote: put the legend in a wooden frame
The Foundry needs your help to produce more quality maps for you to play!
History 101 - Route 66 by dolomite13 show
Route 66 - by oaktown ROUTE 66 - ROLLING STONES LYRICS wrote: e
Map of Route Route 66 overlaid on Google Maps Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Oklahoma The Birth and Death of Route 66 Wigwam motel #6 in Holbrook, AZ. Delgadillo's Snow Cap Drive-In Life After Death More Information Wikipedia.org Route 66 Video 4 Minute Tour of Route 66
Maps in Development show
To see the full sized preview of the following maps just click on the title of the map, to visit the map development thread Melting Pot Gameplay Workshop Research & Conquer Mapmakers: OliverFA &
TaCktiX Description: Maybe the most innovative map currently in development. The map premise revolves about adding the Research concept to "normal" CC gameplay.
Present Development: Some initial discussion about the gameplay, but for now is a rather quiet thread.
Macedonia Mapmaker: n.n. Description: 42 regions and a standard gameplay for this representation of the small Republic of Macedonia.
Present Development: Refining gameplay
First Nations of South America Mapmaker: Tisha Description: After the great success of First Nations of North America, tisha is back with the same graphics to represent the southern part of Americas.
Present Development: The discussion is about the regions number.
Graphics Workshop Flanders 1302 Mapmaker: DubWarrior Description: Set in the year 1302, when an army of Flemish peasants defeated the knights of the french army, this map has a standard gameplay and a nice graphics.
Present Development: Few nitpicks for the legend and the signature and the map is ready for the Final Forge
CRICKET: Silly Mid On Mapmaker: cairnswk Description: A map about cricket, the first map about a sport which is going through the foundry.
Present Development: Recently stamped for gameplay, there's still some discussion about it.
German/Italian Unification Mapmaker: Industrial Helix Description: Two maps about the wars of unification that took place int the last half of the 19th century and saw the rise of the united kingdoms of Italy and Germany.
Present Development: Working on mountains
Final Forge Monsters! Mapmaker: dolomite13 Description: As a honored wizard you have volunteered to explore the Caverns of Power and retrieve the Powerstones.
Present Development: Recently stamped for graphics. Xml not yet checked.
Japan Mapmaker: RedBaron0 Description: Modern Japan with an ancient graphics styleand a standard gameplay. A nice addition for ConquerClub, when quenched.
Present Development: It looks ready.
Germany Revamp Mapmaker: WidowMakers Description: The winner map of the germany revamp competition is now in the final forge. The old Germany map with a new look.
Present Development: Beta ?
Power Rankings: Top 10 Clans by Georgerx7di (TSM) show
Top Clans on CC By Georgerx7di (TSM) Top 10 Clans on CC: 1. THOTA 2. TSM 3. The Odd Fellows Union 4. Immortal Assassins 5. Legends of War 6. Empire 7. Knights of the Round Table 8. Nemesis 9. Angels of Death 10. Imperial Dragoons Honorable Mentions: BPB O&H AOC Rising Star Divine Domination Final comments
Conqueror's Cup by laughingcavalier (AoD) show
COME SHOW WHAT YOUR CLAN IS REALLY MADE OF!! demanded Chuuuuck as he launched the first annual Conqueror's Cup , and within hours he had been joined by CC’s finest, keen to take part in the first knockout inter-clan competition. Chuuuuck wrote: One thing is constant in the clan forums, people are arguing over the rankings, who is better than who, and how "Clan A" hasn't really played anyone. Everyone seems to agree that the bigger clan wars that most clans participate in are a good way of judging who is better. So I decided a bracket style tournament where clans don't get to choose who they play, and they play each other in larger clans wars might be the best way to settle "who is the best".
Incandenza and Foxglove , helped out with planning, and others (you know who you are) began the all-important trash talk. Chuuuuck appreciates the enthusiasm and the help he has received from those in his own clan and beyond, especially TheSpaceCowboy who came up with the name the "Conqueror's Cup" and will be helping with the admin once the tourney gets going. Conqueror's Cup Predictions ), but all agree they will prove their case where it counts, on the field of battle. Chuuuuck himself is quietly confident about the strengths of his own clan:Chuuuuck wrote: Obviously, I am biased. I think some players feel we are over-rated, but I feel Empire has gotten a lot better over the past year and I personally believe we are under-rated. I feel we will make a strong showing and at least make it to the semi-finals.
Chuuuuck wrote: A very big thanks to
jpcloet and
Marval for everything they do for the clan scene, and a big thanks to the clan community as a whole. Their participation and excitement is what makes this tournament truly exciting.
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