Field of Glory II - New tournament oper for sign-ups
Out of Africa
We are pleased to announce another Field of Glory 2 public tournament, covering the new North East African armies. It will be played using the normal Field of Glory 2 Multiplayer system and our automated tournament system. Game results will go into the Elo ranking system.
Anyone who has Field of Glory II can enter. You do not need to own any DLCs to enter.
The first round will commence on Tuesday 14th May 2024 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:
Nubia 50 BC: Meroitic 280 BC- 400 AD vs Ptolemaic 55-30 BC. Middle Eastern Agricultural.
Nubia 23 BC: Meroitic 280 BC- 400 AD vs Roman 24BC - 196 AD. Middle Eastern Agricultural.
Southern Arabia 300 AD: Axumite 100-970 AD vs Arab (City) 300-633 AD. Middle Eastern Agricultural.
Egypt 500 AD: Blemmye 500-550 AD vs Byzantine 493-550 AD. Middle Eastern Agricultural.
Nubia 621 AD: Christian Nubian 550-1049 AD vs Sassanid Persian 591-628 AD. Middle Eastern 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 - Byzantine Empire - Part 1 tournament open for sign-ups
Byzantine Empire - Part 1 (FOG2 Ancients)
We are pleased to announce another Field of Glory 2 public tournament, covering the Byzantine Empire up to 1000 AD. It will be played using the normal Field of Glory 2 Multiplayer system and our automated tournament system. Game results will go into the Elo ranking system.
Anyone who has Field of Glory II can enter. You do not need to own any DLCs to enter.
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.
Fields of Glory II World Team Championship Winners
Dear gaming enthusiasts!
Brace yourselves for the sensational news – TANG has emerged victorious as the reigning champions of the World Team Championship!
Pershing's Pikes secured an impressive second place, while the valiant Armchair Heroes claimed the well-deserved third spot, and Furor Gallico rocked the fourth place.
A huge round of applause and heartfelt congratulations to all four teams for making it to the final stage of this exhilarating competition!
Now, let's shine the spotlight on the triumphant TANG squad – comprising the formidable talents of LuciusSulla, GCD, TaBai, and feuillant1017. Their outstanding performance, strategic brilliance, and unwavering teamwork have propelled them to the summit of gaming glory.
For those on the edge of their seats, stay tuned to the gaming wave by checking out the World Team Championship page on Slitherine's Forum at https://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1019494#p1019494 . And for an extra dose of gaming goodness, explore the Fields of Glory II Tournaments in the Leagues sub-forum at https://www.slitherine.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=494, where a treasure trove of user-created tournaments for Fields of Glory II and Fields of Glory II Medieval awaits!
Let the games continue, and may the best team continue to claim the gaming glory! Keep those cheers coming, and stay immersed in the thrilling world of competitive gaming!
Field of Glory II: The Divisional Championship V - Open for Sign up
The Divisional Championship V will run from 7th January 2024 to 31 March. TDC is split into six historical periods, and each of those periods is split into Divisions of 10 players ranked by ability. Choose your own army list including an ally (if you wish) and play battles against nine opponents who are roughly your ability.
It can be a lot of games so we advise new entrants to enter one or two periods, but you get three months to play the games, so it's achievable. Get your entries in by 2nd January 2024
The periods for Fields of Glory II are:
Bronze Age/Iron Age - 2500 BC to 682 BC
Classical - 681 BC to 25 BC
Imperial - 24 BC to 599 AD
Dark Ages - 600 AD 10 1000 AD
Fields of Glory II Medieval
Early Medieval 1028 AD to 1319 AD
Late Medieval 1320 AD to 1500 AD
Please visit the forum here. Take a look, say hello to one of our friendly organizers, sign up and get ready to go to battle! Everyone has a chance for victory on these fields of glory.
Specific DLCs may be required for specific periods
Fields of Glory II World Team Championship Update
Hey, gaming enthusiasts!
Get ready to cheer because the World Team Championship is rocking its way into the semi-finals, and the excitement is off the charts!
Starting with a whopping 20 teams entered, four groups of five teams for a total of 80 players, this epic showdown has whittled down to the fantastic four – representing none other than China, the USA, France, and the UK!
Let's meet our semi-finalist rockstars:
Tang (China): These champs danced their way past Starfleet (Europe) in the Quarter-Final after acing Group A! Armchair Heroes (UK): Talk about a royal win! These legends nailed it against Cry Havoc (UK) after a nail-biting victory in Group D! Pershing's Pikes (USA): USA in the house! They clinched a sweet win over Fraternitas Hospitaliaris (Europe) after rocking Group A with 1240 points – just 4 shy of Tang's 1244! Furor Gallico (France): Ooh la la! They brought the house down with a resounding win over Poisonous Myrmidons (Rest of the World) and owned Group B!
Now, get ready for the showdowns! Pershing's Pikes take on Armchair Heroes, and Tang faces off against Furor Gallico.
At this early stage, Armchair Heroes and Pershing's Pikes each have a win under their belts, and the other tie is still up in the air. The suspense is killing us, right?
Stay in the loop and ride the gaming wave by visiting the World Team Championship page on Slitherine's Forum. For even more gaming goodness, check out the Fields of Glory II Tournaments in Leagues sub-forum, where you'll find a treasure trove of user-created tournaments for Fields of Glory II and Fields of Glory II Medieval!
Let the games continue, and may the best team claim the gaming glory!
Field of Glory II - 3rd Century Crisis Tournament open for sign-ups
We are pleased to announce another Field of Glory 2 public tournament, featuring the various crises afflicting the Roman Empire in the 3rd Century AD. This will be played using the normal Field of Glory 2 Multiplayer system and our automated tournament system.
Anyone who has Field of Glory II can enter. You do not need to own any DLCs to enter.
The first round will commence on Tuesday 17th 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:
Moesia 250 AD: Roman 197-284 vs Sarmatian 25-375 with Germanic Foot Tribes 105-259 allies. North European Hilly.
Mesopotamia 260 AD: Roman 197-284 vs Sassanid Persian 224-346. Middle-Eastern Agricultural.
Italy 271 AD: Roman 197-284 vs Germanic Foot Tribes 105-259. Mediterranean Agricultural.
Syria 272 AD: Roman 197-284 vs Palmyran 272-273. Middle-Eastern Agricultural.
Gaul 274 AD: Roman 197-284 vs Roman 197-284. 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!
