Field of Glory II: Medieval - Universal Spider Tournament open for sign-ups
We are pleased to announce another Field of Glory 2 Medieval public tournament, covering the reign of Louis XI of France. It will be played using the normal Field of Glory 2 Multiplayer system and our automated tournament system.
Anyone who has Field of Glory II Medieval can enter. You do not need to own any DLCs to enter.
The first round will commence on Monday 16th October 2023 at 10.00 am GMT. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun.
Specific tournament rules:
This tournament will involve five rounds. Each round will last 14 days. The battles will be Medium sized custom battles:
France 1440 AD: French 1428-1444 vs French 1428-1444. North European Agricultural.
Switzerland 1444 AD: Free Company 1415-1444 vs Swiss 1425-1475. North European Hilly.
France 1465 AD: French 1445-1465 vs Burgundian 1465-1470. North European Agricultural.
France 1475 AD: French 1466-1479 vs English (Continental) 1475. North European Agricultural.
Low Countries 1479 AD: French 1466-1479 vs Low Countries (Burgundian) 1478-1487. North European Agricultural.
Games are paired, so each matchup will be played both ways. Each player will be able to choose his forces using the normal force selection system. In each round, all players will be playing on the same randomly generated map for both games.
First round pairings will be selected randomly, subsequent rounds using the Swiss Chess system. Nobody will play the same opponent in more than one round.
The scoring system is as follows:
If a game runs to the turn limit, each side scores points equal to the enemy % routed at the turn limit. If the game times out, adjustments may be made, depending on how far the game has progressed and who took longer over their turns – see below.
If one army breaks, the victorious player scores 60 points plus the difference between the enemy % routed and his own % routed. The loser scores points equal to the winner's % routed.
Examples:
If Ben defeats Tamas's army, and has inflicted 45% routed on Tamas, and Tamas has inflicted 15% on Ben, Ben will score 60 + (45 – 15) = 90, Tamas will score 15.
However, if Ben defeated Tamas’s army by inflicting 62% routed on Tamas, and Tamas had inflicted 56% routed on Ben, Ben would get 60 + (62 – 56) = 66 points, and Tamas would get 56.
If the game is unfinished (or it reached the turn limit) with Ben inflicting 20% routed on Tamas, and Tamas inflicting 10% routed on Ben, Ben would score 20, and Tamas would score 10. (Provided that between them they have played at least 36 turns in all – see below).
Note that this system rewards aggressive play over desultory skirmishing. If you rout an enemy unit then hide for the rest of the game, both players will get extremely low scores - lower than if they played hard and lost.
Byes:
If an odd number of players sign up for the tournament, one player will get a bye in each round. In the first round this is random. In subsequent rounds it will be the player with the lowest score. The score for a BYE is 75 points for each game.
Round times and timing out:
Each round will last 14 days.
Any battles that are not completed by the end of the round will be timed out. The player who has had the game in his “My Turns” box the longest overall will be the one who is deemed to be timed out. This will not normally incur any penalties, unless insufficient turns have been played: If the timed-out player has played less than 18 turns, his score will be reduced proportionately, and his opponent will be granted (100 - the timed out player's adjusted score) if this value exceeds his current score. (This means he will get the full BYE score unless the timed out player's adjusted score is more than 25).
If the timed-out player has played less than 6 turns, he will not be included in the draw for the next round. This is to prevent someone else’s enjoyment being spoiled by being drawn against someone who has apparently dropped out of the tournament.
Field of Glory II - World Team Championship Draw Recap and Tournament Start
Hello Field of Glory II players,
In this Tea Time event, we were thrilled to announce the draw for the Field of Glory II World Team Championship.
See here the group matchups:
A total of 20 international teams, divided into four distinct groups, will converge on the battlefield from Sunday, September 10th. The top two teams from each group will earn their place in the knockout stage, featuring Quarter Finals, Semi Finals, and ultimately, the Grand Final.
The prizes for each team member/player will be:
1st Place: $30 Gift Card*, 2nd Place: $25 Gift Card*, 3rd Place: $20 Gift Card*
We will keep you updated on the tournament's progress and how the matches will be conducted.
Best of luck!
*The Gift Cards can only be used to purchase games on Slitherine/Matrix Stores and are valid for 1 year.
Field of Glory II - WTC Draw Streaming Event on Thursday, September 7th
Hello, Field of Glory players!
The World Team Championship tournament, sponsored by Slitherine, is set to commence on September 9th.
Twenty teams from around the world, consisting of 100 players from various countries, are prepared to compete in this epic world championship.
We will host a special live event during "Tea Time with Marco" on our Twitch channel on Thursday, September 7th, at 16:00 UK time. This event is dedicated to the official draw for the group stage and the match schedule.
If you'd like to learn more about the team compositions and tournament rules, please visit our official forum.
Broken Arrow and Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance will be at WASD x IGN
Will you be anywhere around London between September 14th to 16th? Then you might want to mark this on your calendar.
Slitherine is coming to WASD, bringing two of its most anticipated real-time strategy games: Broken Arrow and Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance. You will have the chance to experience the games first hand, meet our staff and offer your valuable feedback.
Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow is the highly anticipated real-time strategy game pinning the United States against Russia in a fictional conflict set in the contemporary era.
At WASD you will get the chance to play the latest version of the game in an exciting single player mission.
Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance
Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is a gritty RTS that puts you in the middle of the Future Wars between humanity and Legion's synthetic intelligent machine network.
You'll have the chance to play through a few missions from the early stages of the single-player campaign at WASD.
📅 WASD X IGN 2023
Date: 14th - 16th September 2023 Location: Truman Brewery London More information on the games:
We are thrilled to extend to you a warm invitation to participate in the second World Team Championship.
This exciting event is scheduled to take place from the 10th of September to the 23rd of December and is supported and sponsored by Slitherine.
Deadline for final entries is set for the 7th of September at 11:59 AM, UK time.
This is an extraordinary opportunity: the chance to represent your very own country on this global stage!
We aim to gather a total of 24 teams, although configurations of 16 or 20 teams are also feasible. As of now, it has been confirmed, 4 teams from the UK & Ireland, 3 from the USA, 3 from France, 3 from China, 2 from Italy, 1 from Spain, and 1 from New Zealand. Teams and players from other countries would be fantastic.
Should you find yourself unable to participate as a representative of your country, we have thoughtfully included provisions for one or two "Europe" teams as well as teams from the Rest of the World.
Follow this link to the World Team Championships forum: https://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=660
You will find all the necessary information on this link, including how to enter.
We eagerly anticipate your entries and look forward to a riveting and spirited championship.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity and register now!
Field of Glory II: Medieval - History of Hungary Tournament open for sign-ups
We are pleased to announce another Field of Glory 2 Medieval public tournament, covering the medieval history of Hungary. It will be played using the normal Field of Glory 2 Multiplayer system and our automated tournament system.
Anyone who has Field of Glory II Medieval can enter. You do not need to own any DLCs to enter.
The first round will commence on Monday 24th July 2023 at 10.00 am GMT. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun.
Specific tournament rules:
This tournament will involve five rounds. Each round will last 14 days. The battles will be Medium sized custom battles:
Hungary 1051 AD: Hungarian 1050-1154 AD vs German (Imperial) 1050- 1154. North European Agricultural.
Serbia 1167 AD: Hungarian 1155-1199 AD vs Byzantine 1155-1204 AD. North European Agricultural.
Hungary 1241 AD: Hungarian 1200-1319 AD vs Mongol (Europe) 1223-1241 AD. North European Agricultural.
Kingdom of Naples 1348 AD: Hungarian 1320-1440 AD vs Neapolitan 1320-1399 AD. Mediterranean Agricultural.
Bulgaria 1444 AD: Hungarian 1441-1500 AD with Polish 1388-1454 AD allies vs Ottoman Turkish 1430-1500 AD. North European Agricultural.
Games are paired, so each matchup will be played both ways. Each player will be able to choose his forces using the normal force selection system. In each round, all players will be playing on the same randomly generated map for both games.
First round pairings will be selected randomly, subsequent rounds using the Swiss Chess system. Nobody will play the same opponent in more than one round.
The scoring system is as follows:
If a game runs to the turn limit, each side scores points equal to the enemy % routed at the turn limit. If the game times out, adjustments may be made, depending on how far the game has progressed and who took longer over their turns – see below.
If one army breaks, the victorious player scores 60 points plus the difference between the enemy % routed and his own % routed. The loser scores points equal to the winner's % routed.
Examples:
If Ben defeats Tamas's army, and has inflicted 45% routed on Tamas, and Tamas has inflicted 15% on Ben, Ben will score 60 + (45 – 15) = 90, Tamas will score 15.
However, if Ben defeated Tamas’s army by inflicting 62% routed on Tamas, and Tamas had inflicted 56% routed on Ben, Ben would get 60 + (62 – 56) = 66 points, and Tamas would get 56.
If the game is unfinished (or it reached the turn limit) with Ben inflicting 20% routed on Tamas, and Tamas inflicting 10% routed on Ben, Ben would score 20, and Tamas would score 10. (Provided that between them they have played at least 36 turns in all – see below).
Note that this system rewards aggressive play over desultory skirmishing. If you rout an enemy unit then hide for the rest of the game, both players will get extremely low scores - lower than if they played hard and lost.
Byes:
If an odd number of players sign up for the tournament, one player will get a bye in each round. In the first round this is random. In subsequent rounds it will be the player with the lowest score. The score for a BYE is 75 points for each game.
Round times and timing out:
Each round will last 14 days.
Any battles that are not completed by the end of the round will be timed out. The player who has had the game in his “My Turns” box the longest overall will be the one who is deemed to be timed out. This will not normally incur any penalties, unless insufficient turns have been played: If the timed-out player has played less than 18 turns, his score will be reduced proportionately, and his opponent will be granted (100 - the timed out player's adjusted score) if this value exceeds his current score. (This means he will get the full BYE score unless the timed out player's adjusted score is more than 25).
If the timed-out player has played less than 6 turns, he will not be included in the draw for the next round. This is to prevent someone else’s enjoyment being spoiled by being drawn against someone who has apparently dropped out of the tournament.
Field of Glory Day: RECAP Kingdoms Showcase
Dear fans,
Last week, we celebrated the Field of Glory franchise, a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and a shared love for the Field of Glory universe. Your presence and participation made this event remarkable, and we couldn't be more grateful for your support.
We would like to congratulate Paul for winning the live tournament in Milan, and we extend our thanks to each and every one of you who attended the event, whether in person or online.
During the event, we provided a sneak peek of new features and content from Field of Glory: Kingdoms. If you missed it, you can watch the preview here:
For those who want to relive the entire event, you can watch it here:
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements, updates, and events as we continue to explore the vast and wondrous world of Field of Glory together.
Field of Glory Kingdoms showcase is now live on Twitch
Dear fans,
In order to celebrate Field of Glory Day, we are currently live on Twitch to showcase the new features and previously unpublished gameplay of Field of Glory: Kingdoms. Neil, the producer, and Alberto will be hosting a dedicated session to demonstrate the new features of Kingdoms. Join now!
The first round will commence on Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 10.00 am GMT. No further entries can be accepted after the tournament has begun.
Specific tournament rules:
The subject of the tournament is the Catalan Company.
This tournament will involve three rounds. Each round will last 14 days. The battles will be Medium sized custom battles:
Western Anatolia 1304 AD: Catalan Company (1302-1304) with Alan (1050-1500 AD) allies vs Anatolian Turcoman 1260-1379 AD. Open Battle. Mediterranean Agricultural.
Thrace 1305 AD: Catalan Company (1305-1319 AD) vs Byzantine (Central) 1262-1399 AD with Anatolian Turcoman (1260-1379 AD) allies. Open Battle. Mediterranean Agricultural.
Southern Thessaly 1311 AD: Catalan Company (1305-1319 AD) vs Latin Greece (1205-1319 AD). Open Battle. Mediterranean Agricultural.
Games are paired, so each matchup will be played both ways. Each player will be able to choose his forces using the normal force selection system. In each round, all players will be playing on the same randomly generated map for both games.
First round pairings will be selected randomly, subsequent rounds using the Swiss Chess system. Nobody will play the same opponent in more than one round.
The scoring system is as follows:
If a game runs to the turn limit, each side scores points equal to the enemy % routed at the turn limit. If the game times out, adjustments may be made, depending on how far the game has progressed and who took longer over their turns – see below.
If one army breaks, the victorious player scores 60 points plus the difference between the enemy % routed and his own % routed. The loser scores points equal to the winner's % routed.
Examples:
If Ben defeats Tamas's army, and has inflicted 45% routed on Tamas, and Tamas has inflicted 15% on Ben, Ben will score 60 + (45 – 15) = 90, Tamas will score 15.
However, if Ben defeated Tamas’s army by inflicting 62% routed on Tamas, and Tamas had inflicted 56% routed on Ben, Ben would get 60 + (62 – 56) = 66 points, and Tamas would get 56.
If the game is unfinished (or it reached the turn limit) with Ben inflicting 20% routed on Tamas, and Tamas inflicting 10% routed on Ben, Ben would score 20, and Tamas would score 10. (Provided that between them they have played at least 36 turns in all – see below).
Note that this system rewards aggressive play over desultory skirmishing. If you rout an enemy unit then hide for the rest of the game, both players will get extremely low scores - lower than if they played hard and lost.
Byes:
If an odd number of players sign up for the tournament, one player will get a bye in each round. In the first round this is random. In subsequent rounds it will be the player with the lowest score. The score for a BYE is 75 points for each game.
Round times and timing out:
Each round will last 14 days.
Any battles that are not completed by the end of the round will be timed out. The player who has had the game in his “My Turns” box the longest overall will be the one who is deemed to be timed out. This will not normally incur any penalties, unless insufficient turns have been played: If the timed-out player has played less than 18 turns, his score will be reduced proportionately, and his opponent will be granted (100 - the timed out player's adjusted score) if this value exceeds his current score. (This means he will get the full BYE score unless the timed out player's adjusted score is more than 25).
If the timed-out player has played less than 6 turns, he will not be included in the draw for the next round. This is to prevent someone else’s enjoyment being spoiled by being drawn against someone who has apparently dropped out of the tournament.
We are excited to invite you to our Field of Glory Day event
We are thrilled to announce a special day dedicated to the Field of Glory franchise on June 6th, in partnership with the University of Winchester.
We would like to express our gratitude to all the fans who have supported the franchise over the past 6 years. In celebration of this milestone, we have organized a live tournament in collaboration with our beloved community with some of the top 8 players of Field of Glory in Europe. This thrilling competition will take place at our brand-new office in Milan.
In collaboration with Professor Robert Houghton from the University of Winchester, Slitherine will host a live Twitch event centered around a historical discussion of Field of Glory II: Medieval and Field of Glory Kingdoms. Join us to look into the narratives and intricacies of these immersive strategy games with: Professor Ryan Lavelle from the University of Winchester, Professor Lysiane Lasausse from the University of South-Eastern Norway, Professor Vinicius Marino Carvalho from Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Professor Juan Manuel Rubio Arevalo from the Central European University, and Robert Houghton himself.
To make this occasion even more special, we have invited the renowned miniatures wargamer painter, Aurelian Leclerc. He will share valuable insights on improving your miniature painting technique.
But that's not all! For the first time ever, we will show unpublished gameplay features from the highly anticipated Field of Glory: Kingdoms. Get an exclusive sneak peek into the upcoming game as the developers, led by Philippe Malaicre, showcase the exciting new additions and improvements.
Mark your calendars and join us on June 6th at 14:30 on our Twitch channel for this extraordinary event dedicated to the Field of Glory franchise.
