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Tournament: High Rated 2v2 Tournament

Tournament Dates:

• Drafting on 18.01
• Tourney Strats 19.01 , 16:00 UTC

Tournament Director: InsidiousNoob & FtXCommando

Challonge: https://challonge.com/n54xlfc4

IRC: https://discord.gg/dmXmw4jX

Coverage: https://www.twitch.tv/faflive & https://www.youtube.com/@Robogear

Rewards:

• 150$ Winner takes it all.(Please contact me for your donations)

• Avatars:
  1. Tournament Winner
  2.Faction face
  3.Faction logo

Tournament Format:
This is a 2v2 Double Elimination bracket with a mix of BO1 and BO3 , Where BO3 games in the winners bracket and BO1 games in the losers bracket, teams will be made via a captain draft.

Map Pool:BO3
Setons Clutch's
Adaptive Crateria
Fangtooth Islands
Adaptive Ndera
Huracan
Assupian
Saskiya
Frozen river
GroomBridge
Funeral plains
Odda
Zerg Canyon
Selkie Isle
Seraphim Outpost 4v4
Mapgen 15x15 to 20x20 (4 to 8 spawns)

Map Pool: BO1
Zerg Canyon
Funeral plains
Huracan
Adaptive Crateria
Adaptive Ndera
Diversity
Mapgen 10x10 to 15x15

Tournament Setup: The Tournament will aim for High Rated Games Minimun sign up Rating will be at 1800 Global Rating , Any Major Rating Drop or gaining will be examined.
Top players will be assignet as Captains and can choose their teammember from players available Starting from the lowest Rated Captain.(With a Team cap of 4500 max) There will be no Faction Veto.The captain on the higher seeded team will host each game.
Prize money will be split equally on a team.
Players will choose the maps to play in their BO3 based on the pool provided above.3 alternating vetoes each, low seed vetoes first The top seed gets the first map pick, the bottom gets the 2nd, and they veto down to 1 map for their tiebreaker game.

Players Signed up:

TheWheelie (2589)

Chisato (2512)

(2386)

MrBeast (2314)

Pavor- (2280)

Lunyshko (2260)

Nuggets (2235)

Paralon (2169)

Sladow-Noob (2111)

Ankcat005 (2075)

Deli (1954)

FtXCommando (1863)

InsidiousNoob (1871)

Rhaelya (1861)

BlInChIk (1854)

Salnik (1850)

Bury_the_light (1846)

Zer0D4y (1834)

Skrat (1804)

OCA (1802)

Commanders, prepare for battle!

The Mapgen Showdown is here, and it's time to unleash your inner strategist! This tournament will challenge your adaptability and teamwork in a wild world of randomized maps. Gather your friends, assemble your dream team, and get ready to dive into epic confrontations where every match can turn the tide of war!

Tournament: Mapgen Showdown
Date: 12.10 at 15:00 UTC continuing to 13.10 at 15:00 UTC
Tournament Director: InsidiousNoob

Challonge: https://challonge.com/mapgenshowdown
IRC: https://discord.com/channels/197033481883222026/1291777590150959144
Coverage: https://www.twitch.tv/faflive with Endranii! also https://www.youtube.com/@Robogear for our Russian Viewers!

Rewards:

1st Place: $300 and

2nd Place: $200 and

3rd Place: $100 and

Epic Avatars up for grabs!

️ Tournament Format:

Maps: All maps will be MapGen! The Tournament Director will provide mapgens for each match and the slots, both teams will have 1 veto per serie to strategically shape their battlefield.
Build Your Dream Team: This is your chance to create the ultimate squad! Team up with friends and submit your roster or sign up alone and be assignet to a random team !
Rating will be based off Global Rating!
No Minimum Requirement for joining—everyone is welcome!
Team Cap: Max team rating of 5900 with a rating cap of 2300 per player for balance (e.g., 2300 + 1800 + 1800).
No Faction Vetoes.
Any Major Rating Drop or Gain will be examined.
Format: Double Elimination: BO3 in the winner’s bracket, BO1 in the loser’s bracket.

Map pool:

MapGen! 15x15

Frozen ratings from 01.10
https://imgur.com/a/sIbgrHK SS are taken (01.10) Please only Register urself with rating you have here listed
I have taken SS to the 500 spot anyone below that can just use his current rating when he register others please use the rating in the ss provided also calculate your teams rating with those rating too.
So you dont have to worry if you lost/gained points for these two weeks.

Are you ready to forge your legacy and outsmart your opponents? Sign up now and make your mark in the Mapgen Showdown! The battlefield is calling—will you answer?

Attention Commanders!

I have an exciting suggestion to elevate the competitive spirit in our beloved game, Supreme Commander Forged Alliance. As you know, our matchmaking season ranking resets every six months, providing a fresh start and new opportunities for everyone. But what if we added an extra layer of thrill to this already intense competition?

Introducing Seasonal Prizes for the Top Three Grandmasters!

To celebrate the incredible skill and dedication of our top players, i propose awarding cash prizes to those who achieve the highest ranks at the end of each season. Here’s what i was thinking:

1v1 Grandmasters:

1st Place: $50
2nd Place: $30
3rd Place: $20

2v2 Grandmasters :

1st Place: $50
2nd Place: $30
3rd Place: $20

3v3 Grandmasters :

1st Place: $50
2nd Place: $30
3rd Place: $20

4v4 Grandmasters :

1st Place: $50
2nd Place: $30
3rd Place: $20

1st Place: $50 x 4(for all branches) = 200
2nd Place: $30 x 4 (for all branches) = 120
3rd Place: $20 x 4(for all branches) = 80
Total Prize Pool: $400 per season ( We Could also Add Unique Avatars )

These prizes would not only recognize the hard work and strategic genius of our top players but also add an extra incentive to climb the ranks and dominate the battlefield. The funding for this prize pool could come from reallocating resources, such as making one less tournament and utilizing the savings to support this event. This approach ensures that the competitive scene remains vibrant and rewarding without needing additional funding.

Why This Matters
Increased Competition: Prizes will motivate more players to participate actively in the ranking system, leading to more exciting and competitive matches.
Recognition: Highlighting the achievements of the top players fosters a sense of community and respect within the game.
Motivation: Rewards provide tangible goals, encouraging players to improve their skills and strive for excellence.
Long-Term Activity Grind: Unlike a tournament, where players are highly active for just a week, this system encourages sustained engagement and long-term participation throughout the entire season.
How It Could Work:
Season Duration: The ranking season continues to reset every six months.
Eligibility: Players who reach the Grandmaster top 3 rank in 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, or 4v4 will be automatically eligible for the prizes.
Distribution: Prizes will be distributed at the end of each season, based on the final ranking in each matchmaking category.
Funding: By reallocating resources from one less tournament per year, we can utilize the FAF savings to support this exciting new initiative.
I believe this change could bring a new level of excitement and engagement to Supreme Commander Forged Alliance. Let's make our competitive scene even more thrilling and rewarding!

What do you think, Commanders? Are you ready to battle for glory and rewards? Share your thoughts and let’s push for this exciting new feature!

Stay strategic.

Tournament Finale: A Grateful Thank You and Congratulations!

Dear Participants and Spectators,

As the curtains fall on this epic tournament, I extend my heartfelt gratitude and congratulations:

️ Epic Casting by Endranii:
A big thanks to the phenomenal caster, Endranii, for keeping us on the edge of our seats and providing an unforgettable experience.

️ Epic Avatars By FaF
Special thanks for providing the epic avatars, adding a touch of flair to the tournament.

FTX:
Thanks to FTX for joining as Tournament Director. Your support and collaboration made a significant impact on the overall success of the event.

Congratulations to Team Awesome Knights:
A resounding congratulations to Team Awesome Knights for clinching victory! Your skills and strategy were exceptional, earning you a fully deserved win.

MVP Declaration:
A special shoutout to Rhaelya, declared the MVP of this tournament. Your standout performance has left a lasting impression.

Participant and Viewer Enjoyment:
To all participants and viewers, I hope you enjoyed this tournament as much as I did organizing it.

Stay Connected:
Keep an eye out for future events like the RCVII - AI Allies ~ 4v4 ~ $1,750 for the coming month!

https://challonge.com/n54xlfc4

#TournamentSuccess #Congratulations #MVPAnnouncemen

Exciting Streaming News for the Tournament!

Dear Participants and Spectators,

Get ready for a front-row seat to all the tournament action! I am thrilled to announce that the tournament will be live-streamed on the official FAF Twitch channel with the talented Endranii as one of our esteemed casters.

Official FAF Twitch Channel:
[https://www.twitch.tv/faflive]

But that's not all! For our Russian community, the legendary Robogear will be streaming the event on YouTube. Double the excitement, double the coverage!

YouTube Stream by Robogear:
[https://www.youtube.com/@Robogear]

Quick Reminder: Participants, make sure to join our Discord channel for drafting updates and last-minute instructions.
[https://discord.gg/dmXmw4jX]

Thank you for your concerns, SainseRow.
Since I don’t yet know how many teams will sign up, it's too early to finalize the schedule. I haven’t ruled out splitting the tournament, for example, holding the first part on Saturday and continuing on Sunday or even the following weekend. I’ll wait for the team count and then optimize the schedule accordingly.

Congratulations to Team SigmaMaleCryptoTrader!

A huge congratulations to Team SigmaMaleCryptoTrader (Hybrid, Vindex, and Blast_Chilled) for winning the tournament—a well-deserved victory! I’d also like to express my gratitude to the TD team and everyone who helped organize the event. Without their support, it would have been overwhelming, but the tournament turned out fantastic!

It went so well that we might considering turning this into a series?!—so stay tuned for the 2025 tournament schedule! With the renewed enthusiasm within our TD team, next year looks very promising!

Don’t forget, we’ve got more action coming with the Double Allied Tournament 3 next week and LOTS next month, so stay sharp and get ready for more epic battles!

Finally, I’m excited to announce that Blast_Chilled has been named the MVP of the tournament for some truly remarkable plays!

Thank you to all participants and viewers for making this a memorable event—we look forward to seeing you in the next one!

Thank you for your feedback. I want to clarify that I’m not downplaying the importance of tournaments at all. I love tournaments too—I’ve participated in several and even hosted the "High Rated 2v2 Tournament" a few months ago. My mention of tournaments was purely for comparison. In one of my previous comments, I referenced the King of Seton 2v2 Tourney from January, which was great but also highlighted how we’ve been focusing heavily on certain repetitive formats. My point was that perhaps, instead of funding yet another Seton tournament, we could explore something new, like the Matchmaking Seasonal Prizes.

Regarding the concern that a ladder event might not entice inactive players, I believe it’s important to innovate and try different approaches rather than always focusing on bringing back old, inactive players. Of course, it’s great when they return, but we also need to keep our current player base engaged and excited. You mentioned that people aren’t as interested in random ladder games, but if you look at Gyle casts, Tactical Takeover, Strategic Launch, and even BRNKoINSANITY back in the day, these casters often cover random ladder games and draw a lot of views. The appeal often lies in how the games are presented and who is casting them.

You said : I don't really know if encouraging people to grind ladder is all that beneficial.

As for the concern about encouraging people to grind ladder, I respectfully disagree. Ladder is where the true FAF experience lies, and I believe you understand this too, given that you’ve played around 6,000 ladder games compared to 2,063 custom games. It’s not about manipulating players—it’s about providing an opportunity for those who take the game seriously and play it daily to experience healthy competition and have something to strive for.

Why not offer a chance for these dedicated players to enjoy some friendly competition with a tangible reward? It’s not about turning FAF into a grind, but about recognizing and rewarding the commitment that some players already demonstrate. I don’t see it as unethical or manipulative—we’re simply exploring ways to keep our beloved game alive and engaging. The goal is not to force anyone to play but to enhance the experience for those who are already invested.

Again we are not Trying to Manipulate anyone to anything or do anything unethical psychos here you can also have a season off without the seasonal prices with how the season are now you can do a season with prices and one not. I am a player myself and i have no role in FAF so this has literally no benefit for me! This is just a Suggestion from me which i am ready to defend and convince you or get proven wrong!

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Yes since it is 3v3 team game we can use the Global Rating

SainseRow i did saw your Tournament before and i will keep it in mind to not collide with it. Yes all players above 2300 will count as a 2300 in this tourney.

Hello Skrat,
I am hosting this tournament as an official FAF Tournament Director, and the funding is coming from FAF. Unfortunately, I am required to follow the rules, which means I cannot make payments to players from Russia or other sanctioned countries.

Last time in my own Tournament i managed to pay Ankcat in other ways but it was my own money , we cannot risk the FAF funding this way , Please contact the person in charge and maybe you can find a way around with him. But rules have been stated by Sheikah in a post before and we have to follow them.

Hello Snoog , there could be a way to make it work i think since we just threw 600$ away on the 1000 Seton Tourney Again which was hosted on January and this has way more reach for all players to grind rank over the time and more potential to spend FAF funds more reasonable i think , either way you could make small adjustments either to the seasons per year or to the prizes ( if we go any lower then my first example i dont think it will attract to much attention )

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Hey Storm and everyone,

I wanted to thank the leadership team and everyone involved for taking the time to consider the idea of introducing seasonal prizes for the top Grandmasters in our matchmaking system.

I completely understand the concerns that were raised, though I do wish I could have been part of that discussion. While I know I don’t have an official role in FAF, I believe that being able to engage directly might have allowed me to better explain my perspective or even understand the concerns more clearly.

I’m still having a bit of trouble seeing where the idea of "turning the leaderboard into an event" might be bad or how it wouldn’t increase overall participation, but I respect the decision made. It would have been great to explore these points further, but I appreciate the thoughtful consideration given to the proposal.

If there’s ever an opportunity to revisit this idea , I’d love to be a part of that conversation.

Hi am i to late and to low ? 1482 Diamond 2

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Why so

Yes i realized it too but i was working at that time and didnt look at for to long, but overall captain draft should be better i'd say balance wise.