League General Discussion Thread

[farmboy]

@majikforce

I think I could give Lebron a competitive game one on one. We are talking Axis & Allies right? :)

I do tend to prioritize higher ranked players (tier 1 and above). Its partly because I want challenging games and the more challenging players are typically higher ranked but it is also that I’d like to make it to the final 8 playoff and the way scoring works discourages me from playing players below tier 1 if I’m anywhere on the edge. I’m not sure if the issue is solved by a scoring change, but I’m open to the ideas other here have posted. Right now, I’m happy to play players in tier 3 or 2, but as we get closer to the start of the next playoffs, with the existing scoring, I will start to focus on players in tier 1 and up to improve my chances of making it.

[oysteilo]

I think it was mentioned by @farmboy to award 5 points to wins against tier 3. I think that is a good suggestion. Also you could remove the 3 game cap, so you have a rating after 1 game, it also means you would earn 5 points if you beat an unranked player:

A win against an unranked, tier 3 or tier 2 is awarded with 5 points. By removing the 3 game rule before you are ranked you also make it easier for new players to find opponents and also the player welcoming the new player is awarded with points (if he wins) in case the new player just leaves.

It means especially tier 1 and tier E will have an easier time maintaining their ranking, but does that really matter? There will also be more tier 1 and tier E players which in turn will benefit tier M players as well

[dawgoneit]

@oysteilo i like that idea

[trulpen]

The only problem I see with that is that it offsets the balance. And, although it might be a good thing, it benefits more games played. Two players who only play tier 3 and both win 50 % will differ in ranking. Perhaps no biggie, but it’s not very elegant.

[oysteilo]

@trulpen said in League General Discussion Thread:

The only problem I see with that is that it offsets the balance. And, although it might be a good thing, it benefits more games played. Two players who only play tier 3 and both win 50 % will differ in ranking. Perhaps no biggie, but it’s not very elegant.

the point is to make it easier to accept new players. If they decide to play many games, ratings will avaerage out. If they leave after 1 or 2 games, the player accepting the challenge will not lose rating/he will gain something from the recruitment effort.

Now, if the new player decides not to play… noone is losing, at least not the person trying to recruit. In any case you are not allowed to participate in top 8 playoffs before you have 8 games. Lower level play offs require 3 games, so it might alter the rating here though. Is it a big deal?

[majikforce]

@majikforce said in League General Discussion Thread:

@farmboy I have never been one to care about my ranking. I know what my skill level is. It may not necessarily be that the upper tier players care about a ranking as well, there is something to be said about taking on a challenging game. It does take time and effort to play this game even online and if the competition does not challenge you it may be a deterrent to picking up some games. Do you think Lebron James really wants to play you in one on one and enjoy it?

All that being said I do think the upper tier players owe it to the league to play some lower tier players and coach them up somewhat. I have always tried to play newer players and help them out a little bit. As a group its in our best interest to have as many good payers as possible to keep competition alive. I have slimmed my games down for a time but I would be willing to open 1 or 2 slots for a new or lower tier player. PM me if you want a game.

[Pejon_88]

@Adam514 I was advised to ask you for a rule question. Thank you in advance!
A fighter has 1 move point left and would require an AC to land on after combat. The AC can only intercept the fighter in a hostile SZ. What is required of the attacking player regarding the movement of the AC in respect to combat/noncombat phases. I can clarify if needed?

[oysteilo]

@Pejon_88 I’ll give it a try. If the only available landing spot is the hostile sea zone you also have to attack that sea zone. But you need not to have a realistic chance of winning that battle. However, if you do win, the AC has to pick up the fighter

[Adam514]

@Pejon_88 As oysteilo said, you need to have a chance of picking up the fighter after combat, or else the move is illegal. So you need to sent at least 1 combat unit against the hostile sea zone to be able to send out that fighter.

[Pejon_88]

@Adam514 @oysteilo Ah, yes thank you. Then we are all on the same page.

@LennardF it is as we expected after discussing between ourselves.

[akreider2]

Is there an introduction to the league guide? How do you get started. How to setup your first TripleA game. What is a common/fair bid ranges for the Allies. This could be stickied.

[simon33]

@akreider2 said in League General Discussion Thread:

Is there an introduction to the league guide? How do you get started. How to setup your first TripleA game. What is a common/fair bid ranges for the Allies. This could be stickied.

League rules are stickied in this forum.

Triple-A quick start guide: https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/17147/gargantua-s-k-i-s-s-triplea-instructions/26

Not sure if that’s all you’re looking for?

[akreider2]

It’s a good start. 1) It should be stickied on the League forum so people can find it.

2. It should include more information about joining the League. How do I start my first game, what is a typical bid, what do the different ranks mean, what each acronym means, what the heck BM3 is and why everyone is playing it, why nobody is playing Europe 1940 or Pacific 1940 stand alones, why are my posts delayed 90 seconds (what do I need to do to stop this extremely annoying “feature”), etc.

[DizzKneeLand33]

Well, league has never included stand-alones as far as I can recall – before Global 1940, we were all playing Anniversary, for what it’s worth.

[simon33]

League rules are stickied, as are links to Balanced Mod version 3.

I for one have never played Europe or Pacific. Why would you?

Everyone is playing BM because most think it is better. Simple enough. I guess same reason for Global vs Eur/Pac.

Other things can be pretty easily divined.

Posts being delayed 90s is probably because you’re still a new member.

HTH

[trulpen]

@simon33 said in League General Discussion Thread:

Posts being delayed 90s is probably because you’re still a new member.

Think it has something to do with reputation and is a block against potential troll/spam.

[AndyCub]

How does one join the league? I’ve been playing TripleA for over a year now, and want to start playing with other people online.

[trulpen]

@AndyCub said in League General Discussion Thread:

How does one join the league? I’ve been playing TripleA for over a year now, and want to start playing with other people online.

Just post a request for opponents here:

https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/topic/30809/find-league-opponents-thread/613

[AndyCub]

@trulpen Cool, thanks!

[AndyCub]

If I’m defending, with a carrier and some planes, can I remove the carrier, and still have the planes survive until my text turn, since I’m not allowed to move them?