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LeMonde

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Posted - 2006.06.22 14:40:00 -
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Due to the lack of contestants, and us wanting to keep the tournament both interesting and fun, we have decided to change the format of the alliance PVP championships.
We will have 32 teams competing in a bracket tournament. Eight brackets with four teams each, the top two alliances for each bracket will advance to the sixteen-team single elimination final.
We realize this might be tough one some alliances, as entire fleets will have to be replaced if a team loses a match. This is why we have decided that each alliance that finishes the first three bracket matches will recieve a Raven Navy Issue.
We currently have four slots open for the tournament. Once those are full the brackets will be posted.
- 3rd Front Alliance
- Aegis Militia
- Axiom Empire
- Band of Brothers
- Black Reign Syndicate
- Coalition of Carebear Killers
- Dusk and Dawn
- Electus Matari
- Exuro Mortis
- Fate Weavers
- Fountain Alliance
- Free Space Alliance
- Gemini Federation
- GoonSwarm
- Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
- Interstellar Starbase Syndicate
- Lotka Volterra
- Mercenary Coalition
- Morsus Mihi
- OPUS Alliance
- Otherworld Empire
- Prime Orbital Systems
- Pure.
- SMASH Alliance
- Serenus Letum
- Stain- Alliance
- T R U S T
- The Five
- The Red Skull
- Ushra'Khan
- Veritas Immortalis
- Vox Imperium
The list is now complete, although 2 alliances have yet to send their list of contestants. Alliances that have a complete list can still sign up to take the place of the ones that don't.
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bsspewer
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Posted - 2006.06.22 14:48:00 -
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woot! first!
and lack of participants? interesting..
LeMonde is in CONCORD too? where have I been..
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Tyrrax Thorrk
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Posted - 2006.06.22 15:02:00 -
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Much sexier format tbh  Quite happy with these changes.
I'm kinda sad so few alliances are competing tho.
Guess they feel intimidated and aren't willing to compete without maximum possible chance of victory. (i.e. feel it's pointless entering unless they're willing to spend ISK on full pirate implant sets for everyone etc)
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Kayosoni
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Posted - 2006.06.22 16:28:00 -
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so how does this work now? -----------------------------------
btw, threatening to close 1 account really hurt my eyes. - xaioguai |

Beringe
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Posted - 2006.06.22 17:30:00 -
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Where the hell are ASCN, LV and Red? ------------------------------------------- "Never underestimate the power of language."
--Daitan Beringe, honorary director in charge of bottles-- |

Liu Kaskakka
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Posted - 2006.06.22 17:56:00 -
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Originally by: Kayosoni so how does this work now?
Like the footie world cup? ;>
King Liu is RIGHT!!
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Darpz
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Posted - 2006.06.22 17:57:00 -
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so do all teams get a CNR just for fighting in the bracket? or just the ones that advance to the to the 16 team final
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Marnix
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Posted - 2006.06.22 18:04:00 -
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Originally by: Darpz so do all teams get a CNR just for fighting in the bracket? or just the ones that advance to the to the 16 team final
Every team that shows up for each of their 3 bracket matches gets a CNR, according to LeMonde.
[17:19] <%LeMonde> Every alliance that takes part in all 3 matches will get the CNR :)
Stay the fck away from my sig, thx.
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Eris Discordia

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Posted - 2006.06.22 18:10:00 -
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Originally by: Liu Kaskakka
Originally by: Kayosoni so how does this work now?
Like the footie world cup? ;>
Ding ding we have a winner 
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LeMonde

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Posted - 2006.06.22 18:16:00 -
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Originally by: Darpz so do all teams get a CNR just for fighting in the bracket? or just the ones that advance to the to the 16 team final
To get the CNR, you must fulfill these requirements:
- Show up for all of your matches - Fight in all of your matches (win or lose) - Bring 5 pilots to all of your matches.
We realize this opens up a small gap of people just showing up in the cheapest ships/setups and walking away with a CNR, but there are other factors we must consider here:
Most of the alliances who have signed up so far have signed up to win, and I don't think many of them would consider throwing away the tournament for something like this. The only real worry here are the three remaining spots, though I don't think I'd want to be known as the guy who signed up to lose.
Your reason for doing this is simple:
We changed the rules of the tournament after people signed up. Some people might find it unjust that this should be done, and especially due to them having to replace entire fleets should they lose a match. This should help recover some of that cost.
The tournament will work just like the world cup does, except there won't be a match to decide the third place winner. The format gives people a second chance if they lose a match, and should provide a lot more fun for the viewers, as they will be able to connect better to fewer teams.
We will be working on having betting for single matches, details regarding that will be announced later.
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Ithaca
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Posted - 2006.06.22 18:22:00 -
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Originally by: Beringe Where the hell are ASCN, LV and Red?
Was just thinking the exact same thing, Red i could understand why but LV and ASCN should be there. 
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News
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Posted - 2006.06.22 18:53:00 -
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Lemonde,
How are you going to decide what team ends up in which group? Pure lottery or are the last 16 of the previous tournament going to be seeded so they don't end up knocking eachother out of the tournament before the real fun starts?
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Drilla
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Posted - 2006.06.22 19:01:00 -
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Edited by: Drilla on 22/06/2006 19:20:02

Seek not to bar my way, for I shall win through - no matter the cost! |

The Wizz117
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Posted - 2006.06.22 19:04:00 -
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Edited by: The Wizz117 on 22/06/2006 19:07:41 Edited by: The Wizz117 on 22/06/2006 19:05:21 our alliance wants to join the tournament. but our alliance executor is not playing eve atm becouse he is having having RL isseus (very ill) and has not payed his subsciption
is there any chanse our alliance can join any way? all our members are very willing to join it, and we olrady have decided wich player pilots what ship and stuf.
please sign us up :) the "serenus lentum"
EDIT: i don't realy know if i need to give more information, but you can contact me ingame.
------------------------------------------- That ccp created a universe doesen't mean they'r gods
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LeMonde

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Posted - 2006.06.22 19:06:00 -
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Originally by: News Lemonde,
How are you going to decide what team ends up in which group? Pure lottery or are the last 16 of the previous tournament going to be seeded so they don't end up knocking eachother out of the tournament before the real fun starts?
It will be random. I doubt we will have any problems, since only a few of the top 16 from last time are competing.
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MrSpock
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Posted - 2006.06.22 19:18:00 -
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Apologies, as you know, I'm a Vulcan, so I quite enjoy waiting until the last possible minute to sign up.
Though, there is always a plan.
See you at the championships.
Living in the sunlight, loving in the moonlight |

Trevedian
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Posted - 2006.06.22 19:39:00 -
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Edited by: Trevedian on 22/06/2006 19:50:44 Woot!
Sex0r > you're bounty turns me on.. you seem like the kind of amarrian to dominate me
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SLIM
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Posted - 2006.06.22 23:00:00 -
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Nice solution, LeMonde 
I'm a bit saddened so few are participating. I don't know whether it is due to lack of interest, or a slight intimidation factor (some of the alliances competing here are quite good at what they do, and have very deep pockets). Glad to see at least some of the PVP heavyweights here, though. Looking forward to watching these!
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Liisa
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Posted - 2006.06.22 23:14:00 -
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I would guess that its the general view that there is no point in fighting against a team of the best pvp players from the best pvp alliances. When you add to this the fact that they will probably have the very best of the best in faction ships and pirate implants, why bother throwing away what can now be up to 1 bil in t2 ships and modules in all the fights just to get a 1 bil faction ship.
I am very sorry, but these are not the olympics. Taking part means nothing if you walk out with a pretty big loss (in isk) at the end of a very demanding tournament.
In all probability my alliance would also get flamed for taking part ("What are the carebears doing here? Of course they never had a chance.") so I personally didn't see any point in trying to get some people together to take part. ---------------------------------- I am free \o/ Sadly your sig is also slightly above the required limits of 400 x 120, total size not exceeding 24000 kbs - Cortes |

Trevedian
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Posted - 2006.06.22 23:21:00 -
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Originally by: Liisa I would guess that its the general view that there is no point in fighting against a team of the best pvp players from the best pvp alliances. When you add to this the fact that they will probably have the very best of the best in faction ships and pirate implants, why bother throwing away what can now be up to 1 bil in t2 ships and modules in all the fights just to get a 1 bil faction ship.
I am very sorry, but these are not the olympics. Taking part means nothing if you walk out with a pretty big loss (in isk) at the end of a very demanding tournament.
In all probability my alliance would also get flamed for taking part ("What are the carebears doing here? Of course they never had a chance.") so I personally didn't see any point in trying to get some people together to take part.
Have some self respect... Doesn't your alliance have any pride?
Competition can be fun, its great press for you alliance even if you lose...
And a billion isk should be chump change to any alliance, if its not... Then your alliance sucks and you should go join another.
Sex0r > you're bounty turns me on.. you seem like the kind of amarrian to dominate me
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Liisa
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Posted - 2006.06.22 23:29:00 -
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Originally by: Trevedian Have some self respect... Doesn't your alliance have any pride?
Competition can be fun, its great press for you alliance even if you lose...
And a billion isk should be chump change to any alliance, if its not... Then your alliance sucks and you should go join another.
What pride is there in being a punching bag, please?
Good press along the lines of "Got wiped out each time, but they were there, even if they were outclassed in their ships." Oh, please....
Unfortuantely, my alliance would not foot the bill for me to go and lose ships. I do not think any less of the alliance or the people in it because of that. In fact I can understand it perfectly: Why should the other foot the bill for my fun and incompetance? ---------------------------------- I am free \o/ Sadly your sig is also slightly above the required limits of 400 x 120, total size not exceeding 24000 kbs - Cortes |

Tyrrax Thorrk
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Posted - 2006.06.22 23:42:00 -
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Interesting brackets, this should be sexy 
Good luck to all. You'll need it. 
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Marnix
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Posted - 2006.06.22 23:46:00 -
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Let's get a couple of things together here:
1) Making a billion ISK isnt that hard. Just takes a bit of determination, or starting capital. It doesn't require access to highend complexes, ore or NPCs - they just make it easier.
2) ISK is irrelevant. Certainly, you will need a bit of money for this - A Battleship, fittings, a cruiser and fittings, a Battlecruiser and fittings, a Frigate and fittings and an Interdictor and fittings. You can probably buy and fit all those ships with 300million. That means purely for the first three matches, you need about a billion ISK, allowing for some expensive stuff here and there.
3) Faction ships and Pirate Implants do not affect the matches the way you appear to think. They make things easier, definatly. They're a huge asset to a team. But nothing good tactics cant compensate. The team that came second-place the last Championship did not use all Pirate Implants. Hell, they were an inch away from winning! Pure tactics.
4) You are not going to be a punching bag. Do you think what makes the big scary PvP corporations good is they have the best PvPers? No, just that they have alot of good ones, or alot of good fleetcommanders, etc. It does not mean they have the 5 best PvPers. They might, sure. But at the top level, there isn't too much of a difference. For an alliance to compete, they require 5 capable PvPers. The fact that you might not be able to compete on an alliance-scale with other alliances, means this Tournament is the best opportunity to show your worth. You only need 5, the other side can only field 5. The other side might have 100 good PvPers and you only 10. In this Championship each stands a near-equal chance.
Stay the fck away from my sig, thx.
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Derran
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Posted - 2006.06.23 02:00:00 -
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The format looks okay. Although I don't know about anyone else but I wouldn't mind getting it all over and done with in one weekend.
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Kunming
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Posted - 2006.06.23 03:18:00 -
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UHmm Raven Navy Issues are useless piece of junks for non Caldari pilots, again CCP has proven they are catering to the masses.. good going
Good thing I will enjoy the sun and beach and.. yeah..
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Kayosoni
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Posted - 2006.06.23 04:18:00 -
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Originally by: Kunming UHmm Raven Navy Issues are useless piece of junks for non Caldari pilots, again CCP has proven they are catering to the masses.. good going
Good thing I will enjoy the sun and beach and.. yeah..
I guess you never look at escrow? They sell for more than every other faction BS except rattlesnakes, which suck compared to CNR. -----------------------------------
btw, threatening to close 1 account really hurt my eyes. - xaioguai |

Kayosoni
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Posted - 2006.06.23 04:20:00 -
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Edited by: Kayosoni on 23/06/2006 04:20:39
Originally by: Liu Kaskakka
Originally by: Kayosoni so how does this work now?
Like the footie world cup? ;>
IT'S SOCCER. and I don't know how that works either! I'm an American you know. -----------------------------------
btw, threatening to close 1 account really hurt my eyes. - xaioguai |
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Chribba
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Posted - 2006.06.23 05:44:00 -
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Originally by: LeMonde - Bring 5 pilots to all of your matches.
I assume that in my case it should say 1 pilot (even though I seriously doubt I make it past the first fight).
And I signed up with my other alliance as well (which will be fought by other pilots in its name) but it didn't make the list? Or is it still open for those pilots that are to fight for its name?
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Powder
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Posted - 2006.06.23 07:03:00 -
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Originally by: Kunming UHmm Raven Navy Issues are useless piece of junks for non Caldari pilots, again CCP has proven they are catering to the masses.. good going
Good thing I will enjoy the sun and beach and.. yeah..
uhh it is being held by the caldari gaming commission, wouldnt exactly make sense for them to be giving out gallante navy megas... though they did give out rattlesnakes before soooo who knows
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maGz
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Posted - 2006.06.23 08:34:00 -
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Edited by: maGz on 23/06/2006 08:36:03
Originally by: News Post Another possible explanation would be their preoccupation with other activities, but mostly I think it's a matter of them fearing to lose.
Meh nice going CCP... Let's call all non-competing alliances for chickens because they can't be arsed to spend billions of isk on T2 implants 
EDIT: I'm well aware of T2 implants not being the sole decider on these matches, however I do find CCPs words in the news post - well badly chosen. ______________________
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