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TowerLord 
Promising
Supreme Hero
Hero of Good, Slayer of Evil
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posted April 26, 2009 03:26 AM |
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ToH Arena Tournament - Reports and Rankings
The Arena Tournament is starting now, you can add the MSN of your opponents and start playing. After that, you come here and report.
A report should look like this :
Towerlord (Sylvan - Vinrael) wins Zilo (Haven - Ellaine)
Towerlord (Orc - Garuna) losses Zilo (Dungeon - Lethos)
Final result: 1-1
Both players involved should confirm the result. Also adding replays of the games and comments is optional and welcome.
Players' list
valkyrica - guguvaly@hotmail.com - new
minirivo - mimirivo@hotmail.com - new
Attila - itsadaego@hotmail.com - new
VokialBG - slavigg@hotmail.com - new
lucky_dwarf - claudiu.moise@gmail.com - new
Jinxer - Jinxer@wcnet.org - new
Zamfir - zam.homm@yahoo.com - new
DragothGares - sparkofinsanity@msn.com - new
Kispagat - kispagat@hotmail.com - new
Th3orY - arnaud.kaiser@gmail.com - moderate
KillAndAction - luling@yandex.ru - moderate
JackFromShadowLand - jackfromshadowland@live.ru - moderate
Arcax - olszczuk@wp.pl - modarate
Larry Fanoga - fanoga@live.com - moderate
Elvin - Water_Elementalist@hotmail.com - advanced
feluniozbunio - tup-tus@hotmail.com - advanced
Zilo - arnis_buka@yahoo.com - experienced
Strider_HL - strider.hl@hotmail.com - experienced
Typhys - typhys_ra@hotmail.fr - experienced
Natalka - natalka1@windowslive.com - experienced
Zenithale - rhunkaze@hotmail.fr - experienced
Towerlord - radudinca@gmail.com - experienced
MAP
Download the map of the tournament and start playing. For more details you can check the map topic.
Download ToH Arena Map - tournament edition - version 1.1
QUALIFYING GROUPS
PLAY-OFFS
FINAL DEADLINE - 3rd August 2009
Play your games until the designated deadline. In case of deadline breaks, or difficulties with finding opponents in play-offs, notice the judge of the tournament(me). Possible solutions are : deadline small extension, replacing opponent with first runner-up from the group, forfeiting opponent with free advance.
As you know, quarters are played in the strike-out system, the system is described in details in the rules topic. The higher ranked player in groups is the one who gets to strike-out first in the first match-up.
Larry Fanoga and Kispagat are the possible replacements in case of problems for any of the competitors in the quarters, hopefully there won't be any.
HAMACHI NETWORKS
Networks: arena_group1, arena_group2, arena_play-offs
Password: arena
UNLOCKABLES
   
Towerlord - Suppress Argument, Absolute Stubbornness, God of War
Always calm and polite in diffusing arguments.
Don't bother trying to persuade him.
We're all gonna die! 
 
Strider - Respect Challenged, Drama Igniter
Dude where is my car self-respect?
Drama always seems to follow at his heels. What are the odds?
  
Natalka - Goddess of War, Sworn Enemy, Raging Blood
Holy cow does she ever lose?
Jinxer and strider's Avenger.
You won't like it when she's angry.
 
Typhys - Unlucky
Sometimes bad luck comes in swarms..
 
Blizzard - Defector
Apparently not coming back.
  
Jinxer - Last Stand, Dramatic, Defector
He will never abandon arguing no matter how lost the cause is.
Has a touch for the finer arts of drama.
Former defector.
    
Elvin - First Blood, Bug Expert, Elvin Luck, Defector, Stronghold Champion
First reported match in the tournament.
Keeper of bug secrets.
Elvin Luck ™
Former Defector
Defending the honour of orcs since the beginning of the tournament.
Arcax - First Blood
  
Dagoth - Hypo Slayer, Recruit
Sometimes the stars align and noobs can defeat emperors. The stars have shined upon dagoth this time.
Or was strider being naughty again? 
Judas, Skele, Rubycus - Eaten by a Bear
No signs of life, may they rest in peace.
Dagoth, Valky, Zilo, Strider - Recruits
Welcome aboard guys!
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aka Hero Raadoo
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Elvin
Hero of Order
Watching and waiting
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posted April 26, 2009 09:05 AM |
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Arcax(Orcs - Kilghan) wins Elvin(Fortress - Helmar)
Arcax(Dungeon- Kythra) losses to Elvin(Haven - Irina)
Final result: 1-1
First game went horribly wrong. His hero scared my flamelords into the open and his units savagely beat me to death, turns out that 2 luck was deceptive. Must have charged his luck after all these games  Apparently I needed more army than a high level. Soldier's luck didn't help, wasted some gold on mentor that did not pay off as well.
Second one he didn't buy any levels so his spellpower was lowish, however he was lucky enough to get the first charge with grims. I used a couple of zealot stacks for RM and kept out vindicators, what I had not considered was how useful they are for cleansing freeze effect. After a deep freeze on my champions they fell way back in atb and would be diminished by the time they acted again. But one cleansing made them play almost immediately and that saved my hide. The farmers of hate were also of great help, Irina's soldier's luck allowed me to get an assault attack on the hydras  Needless to say that divine guidance and empathy with mass haste were crucial.
Arcax will be posting the replays.
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What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient... highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it's almost impossible to eradicate.
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Arcax
Promising
Famous Hero
Problem officer?
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posted April 26, 2009 12:49 PM |
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Im confirming:
Arcax(Orcs - Kilghan) wins Elvin(Fortress - Helmar)
Arcax(Dungeon- Kythra) losses to Elvin(Haven - Irina)
1-1
Replays
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LOL QUE?
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blizzardboy
Responsible
Supreme Hero
Snowball from Hell
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posted April 26, 2009 07:14 PM |
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Natalka (Necro - Deirde) wins Blizzard (Haven - Maeve)
Natalka (Stronghold - Gorshak) wins Blizzard (Dungeon - Lethos)
Final Result: 2-0
Natalka may have replays. I am immensely discouraged; I can't believe I lost (badly) with dark magic+ lethos against stronghold.
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PEOPLE LEAVE THE BED AND GET A JOB!
-Lizardwarrior
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natalka
Bad-mannered
Known Hero
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posted April 26, 2009 07:38 PM |
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quote:
Natalka (Necro - Deirde) wins Blizzard (Haven - Maeve)
Natalka (Stronghold - Gorshak) wins Blizzard (Dungeon - Lethos)
Final Result: 2-0
First game with his build it was obvious that necro will win but we spent 3 turns casting mass slow and mass haste while paladins were torpored.
Second game - true !
Thx for the games 
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TowerLord
Promising
Supreme Hero
Hero of Good, Slayer of Evil
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posted April 27, 2009 02:34 AM |
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quote:
I am immensely discouraged; I can't believe I lost (badly) with dark magic+ lethos against stronghold.
Natalka is one of the most dangerous players here, should have started with a more accesible opponent
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aka Hero Raadoo
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VokialBG
Hero of Order
Proud to be true Barbarian!
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posted April 27, 2009 04:13 AM |
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Edited by VokialBG at 04:14, 27 Apr 2009.
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We played our games with Blizzard just few minutes ago, here are the results:
1. Vokial (Stronghold - Garuna) losses Blizzard (Dungeon - Yrwanna)
2. Vokial (Fortress - Brand) wins Blizzard (Stronghold - Kilghan)
Final result: 1-1
In the first game the dark magic did it's job fine and Blizzard won the battle very decisive, I don't have replay of that one, but if Blizzard has, he'll post
In the second battle the roles changed, sincce I won decisive thanks to the dwarven power of runes, etc. I think I scared him a bit after I took out the executioners 
Download replay here.
Blizzard said that he is going to bed and he will report tomorrow.
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TowerLord
Promising
Supreme Hero
Hero of Good, Slayer of Evil
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posted April 27, 2009 09:29 AM |
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Very nice one Vokial, even though Blizzard made a major mistake, and luck was your mate all game long
This struggle between orcs and dwarfs is usually in orcs favor, so winning it deserves double congrats 
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aka Hero Raadoo
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natalka
Bad-mannered
Known Hero
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posted April 27, 2009 11:49 AM |
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Edited by natalka at 12:57, 27 Apr 2009.
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KillAndAction (Vayshan,Dungeon) loses Natalka (Inferno, Jezebeth)
Natalka (Inferno, Marbas) wins KillAndAction ( Fortress, Inga)
First game was intersting with Vayshan having 23 sp and Jezebeth having 22 attack. The game ended in one and a half round
Second game normal slaughter of dwarfs - again for round and a half
2-0 for Natalka, thx for the games
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blizzardboy
Responsible
Supreme Hero
Snowball from Hell
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posted April 27, 2009 12:59 PM |
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quote:
We played our games with Blizzard just few minutes ago, here are the results:
1. Vokial (Stronghold - Garuna) losses Blizzard (Dungeon - Yrwanna)
2. Vokial (Fortress - Brand) wins Blizzard (Stronghold - Kilghan)
Final result: 1-1
Confirming.
And here's the 1st replay:
http://www.speedyshare.com/428809563.html
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PEOPLE LEAVE THE BED AND GET A JOB!
-Lizardwarrior
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KillAndAction
Tavern Dweller
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posted April 28, 2009 09:31 AM |
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I confirm report Natalka.
Thanks for game!
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Jinxer
Legendary Hero
*****
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posted April 28, 2009 10:10 AM |
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Can someone post the .h5m version of the map instead of the stupid zip format verison... and dont tell me to just rename the file... cause when I rename it... it doesnt change the format... all that happens is it goes from Map.zip and changes to Map.zip.h5m lol and is still a zip file..
Thanks to who ever posts it for me.
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natalka
Bad-mannered
Known Hero
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posted April 28, 2009 10:16 AM |
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well well someone is a not only unfamiliar with heroes, but with computers too
go to : tools->folder options->view-> UNcheck the box : Hide extensions for known file types
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Jinxer
Legendary Hero
*****
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posted April 28, 2009 02:05 PM |
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Edited by Jinxer at 14:07, 28 Apr 2009.
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haha... you guys are soo funny...
ANyways... if there is anyone on a waiting list for this tourny.. please feel free to give my spot to them... after playing the Arena map for the first time.. I was less then impressed.. I was under the impression that it was gonna simulate a real final battle... but there isnt enough experience and levels to completely build your hero lol. I had 2 completely empty skill slots and most stats were still single digits. And need some random artifacts laying around.... Just not my cup of tea. So thought it was only fair to open up a slot to someone who actually enjoys such battles.
Thanks for the oppurtunity tho.. and kudos on all your hard work on putting this together Tower....
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Elvin
Hero of Order
Watching and waiting
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posted April 28, 2009 02:45 PM |
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You fleeing the battlefield like that is unimpressive.. Disappointing even. To you heroes is all about epic maps and epic armies isn't it. 20 levels are more than enough to make the choices you want so this should not be an issue either. Get back here!
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What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient... highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it's almost impossible to eradicate.
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Jinxer
Legendary Hero
*****
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posted April 28, 2009 03:27 PM |
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hmm... I guess I can suffer thru it.. just isnt as fun as I thought it could be...
So what is the rational for limiting the levels to only level 15. Should be a base level of 20 and able to buy 5 more if ya want..
I just did a practice and was Fortress.. and had no Light magic. By the time I took defense and enlightment and expert runes.. that left only 1 skill more I could take.. Just think that with this current setup.. it doesnt show players battle skills.. it only shows who gets the luckiest with skill level ups. But Jinxers outlook is always wrong haha...
Kinda like watching a National Title fight.. only you tie the right arm of the champ behind his back.. then when you beat him.. should people be impressed? When players are so limited on what they are given to there hero build.. doesnt show true fighting skill.. If one fighter had both hands cause he got lucky and other one has only 1 hand.. IMO the arena should focus more on the battle tactics and skills of the players then the building part.. cause with such limited exp and levels.. they dont really have any control its outta there hands...
I guess I will see ya on the field Elvin...
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Elvin
Hero of Order
Watching and waiting
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posted April 28, 2009 04:02 PM |
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No no you have missed something You can visit the leveling location again but you pay for each level up thereafter. I too prefer higher levels without being careful with allocation between armies, levels and artifacts but it's a new challenge after all. At worst the experienced ones will kick my butt 
Welcome back.
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What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient... highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it's almost impossible to eradicate.
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natalka
Bad-mannered
Known Hero
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posted April 28, 2009 04:08 PM |
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When the heroes are lower level the battle depends on the tactics skill of the players. Moreover Jinxer don`t take all perks u will take in a full game just select the most important and u will have enough free slots for skills and perks. U can`t have your cake and eat it.
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Typhys
Adventuring Hero
poisonous eye
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posted April 28, 2009 06:19 PM |
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Reporting session with Elvin.
1st victory is his. It was Helmar (Fortress) versus Nebiros (Inferno)
This game was quite close, with Helmar having few mana after the drain. He only casted mass endurance + the RM bonus on all (!!) units.
I could take advantage with the obstacles, and my spells (mass slow, confusion + weakness strike) ; but a vampirism that was disabled by captation cost me a precious spell that I could use otherwise.
Plus, Elvin had a necklace of bloody claw, so his damage were quite tough...
Enjoyable battle anyway.
2nd victory was mine, as you may guess... I had Inferno once more (Alastor) versus Haven (Klaus).
Elvin used much of training so that he could have 30 paladins or so ; but I managed to block them with my Horses... For the rest, I had both level 3 mass spells, so his army was quickly considerably weakened.
Also, it was my turn to have that bloody necklace.
Typhys 1 - 1 Elvin
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Elvin
Hero of Order
Watching and waiting
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posted April 28, 2009 07:07 PM |
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Rune of charge helped too.. About the haven match I did not count of Alastor's caster draining so my two zealot stacks proved useless. Guess I should have gone for two paladin stacks to keep my crossbowmen shooting, I still have a lot to learn about haven I had that pendant of conflux for mana but there was not much use, his familiars and grunts were crazy. Mass spells I only had RM and could not get master of abjuration for endurance.
Replays.
Well played 
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What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient... highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it's almost impossible to eradicate.
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