Editor’s Note
Hello, tournament fans, players and organizers.
I hope you are all enjoying yourselves out there. Keep sending your submissions, and I will keep putting them in.
Thanks, and enjoy!
Gozar
Index
Seeking Staff
Fun Facts
Currently Taking Signups
Tournament Updates
Coming Soon
The Tournament Roll of Honour
Interview with poptartpsycho18
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Seeking Staff
Hello, ConquerClubbers!
The newsletter is looking to expand its team by two new staff members. Here is the position available:
New Hound Just like in CC, unexpected things can come up in real life too. As such, Marfski will be unable to continue in the role of News Hound. If you have a journalistic flair and an interest in reporting Conquer Club news, please contact Gozar.
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Fun Facts
Optimus Prime has started the most tournament games, totaling over 2700! amazzony comes in second with over 1500.
Steelhorse, a current Tournament Director, has also taken upon the duty as a Moderator!
Currently Taking Signups
Here are just some of the tournaments that are currently taking signups. Just click the title to visit the thread.
Teams Tournaments
Don’t Take Too Long 2v2 Edition
Organizer: max is gr8
AoR Doubles
Organizer: Kemmler
The Quick Doubles Tournament
Organizer: overanalyzer
Feudal Doubles
Organizer: Diamonds14
Classic Doubles
Organizer: Jerrytheman
Triple Elimination
Organizer: SAMSclub7788
1 versus 1 Tournaments
Bring It On
Organizers: Lufsen75 and thekidstrumpet
AFL Tournament
Organizer: Tk 421
The League of Elimination
Organizer: max is gr8
Inaugural U9’s World Soccer League
Organizer: e_i_pi
1v1 Elimination
Organizer: drake_259
Super Smash Bros. Singles League
Organizer: Gilligan
American 1v1 Knockout
Organizer: t-o-m
16 Bracket Showdown
Organizer: max is gr8
General Tournaments
The States Tourney
Organizer: bspride
4 Maps Tournament
Organizer: markec
Australian Open Tennis
Organizer: Ryall55
Olympic Tournament
Organizer: Iron Maid
Hitman Europe
Organizer: ralphctpc
US Pro Sports Showdown
Organizer: gameplayer
Premium Prize
Battle for the New World
Organizer: red monke7
Formula 1 2008ish Tourney
Organizer: Boss_oss_ss
Moto GP 2008 Season
Organizer: Boss_oss_ss
United Nations CC Conference
Organizer: anamainiacks
Best Player in Football
Organizer: buckeye1
King of Realms
Organizer: Risk_Killer_1
OCTOPOD Threshold Tournament
Organizer: Zemljanin
Classic Bracket Tourney
Organizer: sampsonite
Assassin’s Creed Tournament
Organizer: GrimReaper.
Master Your Discipline
Organizer: pela666
Legion of the Damned NFL Season
Organizer: red monke6
Only people with no clans
WWIITS- A Day that Will Live in Infamy
Organizer: Sir. Ricco
Pearl Harbor of the WWII series
Classic Battle Royale
Organizer: max is gr8
The Greatest Baseball Team Ever
Organizer: barterer2002
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Organizer: drake_259
2008 Major League Soccer Season
Organizer: markec
The 8 Thoughts
Organizer: drake_259
The Battle of the N00bs 2
Organizer: a.sub
English Premiership 2008/09
Organizer: JoshyBoy
Second Chances Tournament
Organizer: conquerclubgamer
Don’t Panic!
Organizer: RedBaron0
Men Vs. Women
Organizer: max is gr8
NFL Season
Organizer: blacky44
The Mythology Clan Tournament
Organizer: Lexitonia5
Lufsen’s Mixup II
Organizer: Lufsen75
Prep for NHL Season
Organizer: SAMSclub7788
Tournament Updates
Here are how some of the currently ongoing tournaments are progressing. Just click the title to visit the thread. Want your tournament listed here? Use the form at the end of this letter!
Battle Europe II
Organiser: Gozar
Finals are currently underway. Natewolfman and graulenst are tied at a game apiece.
The Legend of Tor Na’Mit
Organizer: Gozar
Second round is now underway.
The Long Walk
Organisers: Gozar
Round Twenty games are now beginning.
Eight In One Tournament Headquarters
Eight tournaments by different organizers, with the winners competing for a premium prize. Join one, or join them all, the choice is yours.
Gilligan's Bracket Tournament III
Hath has won.
lord voldemort's Double Elimination Delight
graulenst has won.
Natewolfman’s Lost in Translation Tournament
Round Three underway.
Sir. Ricco’s Mission – Survive the Longest V4.0
biscuit boy wins
Gozar’s Battle for Waterloo Tournament
Two games remain to determine the last finalist. Seven of eight finalists have been determined.
amazzony's Musical Chairs
EdwinG wins
barterer2002's Alien Invasion
EdwinG wins
jennifermarie’s The C-list
Standings update 30/04/08
Dragon Warrior
Organiser: MEK
Currently in round 3.
White Moose and Godd are in the lead at this point with 5 dumplings each.
Two more rounds to go however so there is still lots of battling to do.
Classic Ladder Tournament
Organiser: vykingsfan64
Finals round 3 has begun
Rough estimate of percent complete: 55% completed
MLB Season 2008
Organiser: vykingsfan64
Tight races for playoff spots
Rough estimate of percent complete: 70% completed
Coming Soon
Here are some tournaments that noted tournament organisers are planning on running soon.
Battle Asia from Gozar
A continuation of the 3 player ‘Battle’ tournament series, this one with an Asian theme.
Look for it: When Battle Europe II wraps up
Championship Series from barterer2002
New tournaments based on a single map.
Star Trek Tournament from barterer2002
The Tournament Roll of Honour
Here are some recent tournament winners.
”USA Dubs Tournament” –chard and Condor
”Amazzony’s Assassinations” –Bones2484
”Map Blaster II: The Redemption” –colson
”AoR Terminator” –bazmac
”Boxing Champions League” –denominator
”Championship Series: AoR1” –ParadiceCity9
”Ultimate Feudal Wars Singles” –GROND 2cd.
”Conquer the World” –ralphcptc
”AoR 1v1” –White Moose
”Lufsen’s MixUp (Africa)” –magneto_acolyte and elmerfudd
”Apocalyptic Tournament” –casper and nickfoxx
”League 2,000,000” –conquerAce
”The Classic Drop Down Tournament” –goggles paisano
”King of Maps Series: British Isles” –Kreuger
”9-Ball Pool” –Thomo1970
”’07-’08 AHL Season” –Godd
”Down and Dirty IV” –edbeard
”Bart’s Birthday Bash” –Lufsen75
”Ultimate Magic Tournament”- t-o-m
”Naming OP’s Kid Tournament” –Me-Da-MiNoRiTY
”Who Rules the Dungeon?” –Godd
”Arena Football League” –dcc1220 and michiganfan22
”Back to Basics III” –Blockhead15
Interview with Ryall55
This week we had the chance to talk with organizer and player, Ryall55. All questions are reader submitted, so if you have something you want to ask an upcoming organizer; PM me. Next week’s interview will be with drake_259. If you have not submitted your questions, you have until Tuesday to either PM me, or post in this thread.
Now, on with the interview.
Q: Hello, Ryall55.
A: Hi, Gozar
Q:How did you find this website?
A: Well, I enjoy playing risk in real life, and typed it into a search engine
Q: Why did you join CC?
A: Because I enjoyed playing risk in real life and wanted the challenge of playing well online.
Q:Why did you start to play tournaments?
A: For the competition and also the different formats in tournaments.
Q:What made you want to start running tournaments?
A: Medals
No ummmm probably because I enjoyed entering them I fancied having a go myself.Q: How long have you been organizing tournaments?
A: Probably about 2 months now.
Q:What tournament did you first run?
A: Its called 'Become the Ultimate Assassin' and its currently in Round 6
Q: Where did you come up with your tournament ideas?
A: My mind
and a few outside influences.Q: Who do you look to for inspiration when organizing your tournaments?
A: People like Op, Gilligan and Natewolfman (successful organizers)
Q: Describe the experience of your first tournament ran, and first played in.
A: Entered: Really enjoyed it, playing against others for that one spot.
Run: Well I am really enjoying but its a lot more work than it looks
Q: How many tournaments have you run already, and do you have a goal in mind for how many you want to run in total before you "retire"? How many are you running right now?
A: Currently finished 0, Running 6 and will retire when I lose interest in running them.
Q:What tournaments have you organized?
A: Become the ultimate assassin
Simple yet Fun Tournaments
Football Firms 'Who's the best'
Live Once- Die Twice
Freemium with a Premium Doubles
Freemiums and Premiums Tournament
Q:What is your favourite tournament you have run?
A: Become the Ultimate assassin
Q: What is your favorite tournament you’ve played in? Why?
A: Probably either the Point Grabbers, or Marfski’s 'Biggest Fish' Tournament
Q:Do you prefer to run or enter tournaments?
A: Entering is more fun, but running has more of a challenge.
Q: Is there a specific type of format that you tend to gravitate towards? Why? Is there a format that is your favourite?
A: Ummmm, probably bracket tournaments. I prefer them because you can see who you’re facing and have in my mind a better chance of winning.
Q: Do you find it easier to choose tournament settings yourself, or to let the players customize them?
A: Do them myself, but in two of my tournaments they can choose there settings.
Q: Overall, are you playing a lot in tournaments? If not, then why and where do you find your games to play?
A: Umm I would say I’m in about 5/6/7. And used to play about 70 games at a time, but limit myself to 20ish now because I’m running tournaments.
Q: How excited where you with your first CC win?
A: Very, was a good feeling to win one
Q:Have you ever won a tournament?
A: No
Q: What is your most disappointing tournament loss to date?
A: Getting through to a semi final and losing to MEK.
Q: In your mind, what makes a successful tournament?
A: One with a good theme and is enjoyable.
Q: What do you consider to be the most successful tournaments you've seen run?
A: There are to many to say
Q:Have you ever been disappointed in a tournament you have run? What about one you entered?
A: Yes, by having too many drop-outs in tournaments I run. And probably a MLB tournament which had so much running for it and then was abandoned
Q: What makes a successful organizer?
A: Someone who finishes it and updates often.
Q: How do you attract players to your tournament, and what aspect (besides a reward of a premium prize or something like that) of a tournament do you think appeals to a lot of players and why?
A: By having a different theme too them. Even though I’m not amazingly creative.
Q: Is there anything in particular that you dislike about tournament organizing?
A: Not really, except the time it takes up.
Q: For you, what is the best part of being a tournament organizer?
A: Seeing players getting involved in the tournaments, with banter etc.
Q: What mistakes do you see tournament organizers make the most?
A: Well putting just the game number rather than a link to the game, it seems players prefer the link
Q: With experience comes the wisdom of knowing what mistakes you've made in the past so you can avoid them in the future. What mistakes have you made in your tournaments that you are sure to avoid in future tournaments?
A: Not sending the pm to everyone
Making all of the games either freestyle or sequential wrongly
Q:What is your opinion on organizer neutrality? Should organizers be allowed to place themselves against their own clanmates in tournaments? Should organizers be allowed to join their own tournaments at all?
A: I reckon organisers should be allowed to play in there own tournaments, and play against clanmates as long as there is no cheating or letting the other player go through.
Q: Do you use a "schedule" for updating your tournaments, or do you just wait until they need an update?
A: Wait until they need an update
Q: Should “question marks” be allowed to join tournaments?
A: Yes, as long as they enter their games and don’t deadbeat.
Q:Do you feel it is better to give a bye to players whose opponents deadbeats the tournament, or to use a reserve?
A: Depends on the format of the tournament really.
Q: If you could change one thing about Conquer Club in general, what would it be?
A: The feedback system, I really liked the old one, but the new one is alright
Q: If there was something that the Conquer Club administrators could implement into the game to make tournaments easier to manage, what would it be? Similarly, is there anything you would like to see taken away from Conquer Club to make running tournaments easier?
A: Not having to enter the names of everyone individually. Maybe just highlight the whole list.
Q: If you are thinking purely on balance of tournament games is there anything you would want changing?
A: Nope.
Q: Is there anything that you would recommend to encourage new tournament organizers?
A: Well I would tell them its a great experience, but to make sure they have time for the tournaments
Q: List your top 5 biggest tournament headache's to this point
A: 1. Messing up PM's
2. deadbeats
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Q:How much time does CC take from your day?
A: Probably a good few hours. More if I have nothing to do
Q:Are you a member of any clans or usergroups?
A: Yes, I’m the leader of a relatively new Clan called: MARVEL/DC HEROES
Q: Why did you pick the name Ryall55?
A: Well when I joined Bebo it gave me that username and I have used it on most things ever since.
Q:Where are you from?
A: Buckinghamshire, England
Q:Favourite play colour?
A: Blue
Q: Who is your favorite tournament organizer (excluding yourself)?
A: Probably Natewolfman
Q:Favourite and least favourite map?
A: Favourite is probably SEIGE!
Least Favourite is 8 Thoughts
Q:Favourite settings?
A: SEIGE!, chained, no cards, sunny
Q:Freestyle or sequential?
A: Sequential
Q: Any tournaments planned for the future? What are they?
A: I have a few ideas (which I’m keeping secret) due to that I’m not running them for a while until I finish most of my other ones
Q: Thank you for your time.
A: No problem
Next Issue
Interview with drake_259 drake_259 will answer your questions in our tournament interview series.
Notes
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