Post #6: Registered players RC calculations and ratings:
RCVII - AI Allies ~ 4v4 ~ $2,000
Post #7: Game Map/Scenario example:
How the game maps are released:
Only the maps and the games they will be played in,
will be disclosed before the start of the tournament..
One hour before the start of each day, that
days 1st matches' - 3 maps, - setup details will be released.
On Day 1+2 of the tournament -
the 2nd matches -> 3 maps will be released.
-"as soon as" the first 2 teams are ready for their first Round 2 match.
At map release time
-AI positions will be shown ,
-teams choose the AI factions.
-Closed spawn sites are shown, and
any remaining spawns Not closed, are
open for players.
Reset All options to default each game, and
set only the 2 tournament specific options in the green outline box.
AIx Cheat and Build multipliers will range from -
a low of 1.1 AIx, to a high of 2.0 AIx.
These multipliers will be displayed in pink outline box, and
in the Cheat/Build column.
On this map the beach spawns are closed to humans.
Players have 5 spawn positions to choose from.
Post #8: Map Pool
Day 1: Sat, Feb 24, 2024 = 2 Bo3 matches = 6 maps
Day 2: Sun, Feb 25, 2024 = 2 Bo3 matches = 6 maps
Day 3: Sat, Mar 2, 2024 = 1 Bo3 match = 3 maps
Day 4: Sun Mar 3, 2024 = 1 Bo7 match = 1 surprise map.
Official Game Maps:
Game Maps:
Round 1
Matches 1-4 > Game 1
Map #1 = Plateau of Arracis FFA
.
Round 1
Matches 1-4 > Game 2
Map #2 = Noro
.
Round 1
Matches 1-4 > Game 3
Map #3 = The Grudge
.
.
Round 2 + Losers Round 1
Matches 5-8 > Game 1
Map #4 = Huge Wonder Open
.
Round 2 + Losers Round 1
Matches 5-8 > Game 2
Map #5 = Just a beach
.
Round 2 + Losers Round 1
Matches 5-8 > Game 3
Map #6 = Adaptive Tabula Rasa
.
.
Round 3 + Losers Round 2
Matches 9,10 + 12 > Game 1
Map #7 = Adaptive Adrastea
.
Round 3 + Losers Round 2
Matches 9,10 + 12 > Game 2
Map #8 = Swamp Ciry Dune
.
Round 3 + Losers Round 2
Matches 9,10 + 12 > Game 3
Map #9 = Sonder Cliffs
.
.
Losers Round 3
Match 11 > Game 1
Map #10 = Deadly Rivers 10x10
.
Losers Round 3
Match 11 > Game 2
Map #11 = Operation Red Sun Extended
.
Losers Round 3
Match 11 > Game 3
Map #12 = Adaptive Corona
.
.
Semi Finals
Match 13 > Game 1
Map #13 = Adaptive Mizar
.
Semi Finals
Match 13 > Game 2
Map #14 = Adaptive Turtle Beach
.
Semi Finals
Match 13 > Game 3
Map #15 = adaptive delta riva
.
.
Finals:
Match 14 > Game 1
Map #16 = Adaptive Setons Clutch
Games 2-6 will be selected by elimination from maps 1-15.
Post #9: Acknowledgements
Our Participating AI Mod developers:
Maudlin27------M27AI and M28AI
Relent0r--------RNGAI
Plus: Our other AI brains:
Jip, Sprouto, Uveso, Balthazar, !Marlo and
the rest of our AI Development department.
Fichom for creating the choice of Avatars.
Our FAF Twitch Live stream dept
Especially - Endrani for casting from start to end of each day,
and for the special guest co-hosts who stop by.
And
Last, but Not Least. - Spaceman Rowey for
saving and categorizing the RC Tournament matches.
For You-Tube viewing.
Post #10: Prize Pool Pay Outs and Sponsors.
Pay outs: Will be done thru Pay Pal.
Sponsor will cover the standard fee.
International transfer fee's above $10,
will have any additional fee's subtracted from prize.
Players in countries with international Pay Pal restrictions, can
have prize monies sent to 2nd party friends or family, or
players can have funds held by RC sponsor indefinitely.
No expiration.
Sponsors:
Fearghal = $1,650
Milchshake = $350
Total = $2,000
Anyone who wishes to contribute to the prize pool, can
contact me, and 100% will be added to players prize pool.
Post #11: Past Rainbow Cup Tournaments
RCI - 4v4 - $300
Held May 2018
1st place = $150 - Heaven, Exotic Retard, Jagged Appliance + Feather
2nd place = $100 - Inspektor_Goose, Blnchlk, Bravo + Wifi
3rd place = $50 - F-Odin, Blast_chilled, Dro + System Failure
Bonus game = $50 - AchievedJaguar8, Snowbound, Hushnoob + Obiwankenoobi
https://forums.faforever.com/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=16118
RCII - 4v4 - Alliances - $400
Held July 2018
1st Place = $220 - AchievedJaguar8, Picoo, Tagada + Blast Chilled
2nd Place = $120 - ZLO, BlinChiK, Bravo_ + Magnotok
3rd Place = $60 - blark, blurk, blyrk + blirk
https://forums.faforever.com/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=16177
RCIII - 3v3 v AI - Civilians - $1,200
Held Feb 2021
1st Place = $660 - WoundedElkNoob, archsimkat + LimeZ3
2nd Place = $360 - Nexus, Bloodoath/Picoo + Protect
3rd Place = $180 - Blodir, KoisKix + Wesh
https://forum.faforever.com/topic/858/rainbow-cup-iii-3-v-3-1-2k
RCIV - 3v3 v AI - SpaceNet - $1,200
Held Feb/Mar 2022
1st Place = $660 - Yudi, FtXCommando + Exselsior
2nd Place = $360 - YellowNoob, Grimplex + InspektorKot
3rd Place = $180 - Tagada, Hybrid + Ctrl-K
https://forum.faforever.com/topic/3016/rainbow-cup-iv-dates-set
RCV - 3v3 v AI - AI Masters <1,800 - $1,200
Held Sept 24,25 +Oct 1, 2022
1st Place = $660 - Salnik, Nikerochek + Abandoned
2nd Place = $360 - Aranei, Crypteck + Upas
3rd Place = $180 - GingerBreadMan, Skrat + Hyp3r2001
https://forum.faforever.com/topic/4033/rainbow-cup-v-tournament
RCVI - 3v3 v AI - Venus Rising - $1,500
Held Mar 11,12 +18, 2023
1st Place = $780 - TheWheelie, FtXCommando + Nuggets
2nd Place = $480 - WafflelzNoob, ZLO + Flowey
3rd Place = $240 - Tagada, NOC- + GingerbreadMan
https://forum.faforever.com/topic/5400/rainbow-cup-vi-3v3-1-500
Post #12: Rainbow Cup Series Tournaments
The Rainbow Cup series of tournaments -
do not necessarily endorse, represent, or have any
affiliations with any groups, outside FAF.
The Rainbow Cup Tournaments are -
fun, team color, games with AI's.
Registration is now open.
Just say "sign me up" below
Also...
There is a Discord channel for this tournament here:
https://discord.com/channels/197033481883222026/1183903661794005182
Check in the Discord channel to ask questions, and
to keep up with the latest tournament news, and
get additional info.
Sladow-Noob signing up, so far without someone.
Rating as discussed on Discord yesterday: (2272 x 174 + 2217 x 51 + (2020-50) x 75 ) / 300 = 2.187
Required rating for participation in balance talks when?
