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Mishi · Sep 04, 2011, 08:54 PM // 20:54

Hi everybody, wanna play some TA?
Then register HERE for the upcoming tournament on Sunday, 2nd of October 3pm GMT/UTC. You can also find detailed information about rules, schedule etc in other threads of that forum.
A forum account is not necessary for registration.

Changes made since the last tourney:

1. New map

After thorough discussions we have decided to use the Uncharted Isle. We wanted a map which wouldn't force teams to totally rely on skills like Return/Shadow Walk but which still also can reward good position play. The borders of the battlefield (marked red in picture below) are also clearly marked by the 3 staircases.

2. Rule changes

Due to the recent dervish-nerfs we have decided to drop the 1 class restriction rule.
We also made a few more minor changes, you can view the complete rules section here: http://teamarena.forumieren.com/t4-tournament-rules

3. Changed Schedule

The group size got reduced to 4, therefore we'll have less waiting time and things should run more smoothly. Also there's not going to be a lower division anymore which means that only teams on positions #1 and #2 will advance to K.O.-phase.
At least one member of your team needs to have Teamspeak3 for easier organization during the tournament. We will provide a server with a channel for your team.

We will hand out 1000 Zaishen Keys to the first 3 winning teams. There is also going to be a Everlasting Phantasmal Tonic lottery for those who didn't make it to #1-3.

Feel free to ask any questions here, in our forum, or contact me (I Mishra I) or Puella Splendida ingame.

p.s.: We'd also be very happy about donations!

urania · Sep 04, 2011, 09:49 PM // 21:49

we should just pick frozen isle instead. sheesh

I Jonas I · Sep 05, 2011, 02:21 AM // 02:21

This flux should make TA pretty fun.

lol

floor · Sep 05, 2011, 10:16 AM // 10:16

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Originally Posted by I Jonas I

This flux should make TA pretty fun.

lol

This flux will end on the 1st october.
Tournament is on the 2nd october :/

It would be hard to have a worse flux than this one though, so optimistically there should be an improvement. Unfortunately anet have a long history of disappointing updates and fluxes.

ashes · Sep 05, 2011, 03:03 PM // 15:03

Will any of the matches be recorded and uploaded for our entertainment?

Artisan Archer · Sep 05, 2011, 03:19 PM // 15:19

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Originally Posted by ashes

Will any of the matches be recorded and uploaded for our entertainment?

That'd be awesome.

Also; I want to play.

Missing HB · Sep 05, 2011, 05:09 PM // 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by floor

It would be hard to have a worse flux than this one though, so optimistically there should be an improvement. Unfortunately anet have a long history of disappointing updates and fluxes.

We both know by experience that everytime they come up with something even worse than before...I wouldn't be too optimist regarding flux.. but however, i think this flux wouldn't be that much annoying if they did KNOW which skills to update ...

Seriously, if they're on time to nerf invoke along 4 months like shadow form and dervish recently, no thanks...

Mishi · Sep 05, 2011, 09:13 PM // 21:13

From what we've heard from the TK we're optimistic that the next Flux won't do too much harm

@ashes
We will probably make videos of the 2(/3) matches of the final again. (hopefully in better quality than last time)
You can view the videos of the last tournament here: http://teamarena.forumieren.com/t23-...-of-april-2011

@Artisan Archer
If you don't have a team yet or if you have a group still looking for players you could open a thread here: http://teamarena.forumieren.com/f4-looking-for-a-team

Fluffy Kittens · Sep 06, 2011, 05:01 AM // 05:01

go go 4x invoke eles!

kedde · Sep 06, 2011, 11:35 AM // 11:35

4*invoke won't kill anyone from full regardless of how OP it is.

superraptors · Sep 06, 2011, 12:42 PM // 12:42

ranger warrior derv monk

Missing HB · Sep 06, 2011, 03:46 PM // 15:46

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Originally Posted by kedde

4*invoke won't kill anyone from full regardless of how OP it is.

You would be surprised at how efficient 2-3-4 invoke eles in RA are...
But well, considering this flux, i do believe it won't be run...

People might stick, with 0 originality, to dervish( warrior maybe) + ranger + necro + monk....

Azure mist · Sep 08, 2011, 12:38 AM // 00:38

glad 6 hero 7 champ 1 if anybody wants me hit me up in game:

ign: D E C A D E N C E

RhanoctJocosa · Sep 08, 2011, 03:33 AM // 03:33

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Originally Posted by Missing HB

You would be surprised at how efficient 2-3-4 invoke eles in RA are...
But well, considering this flux, i do believe it won't be run...

People might stick, with 0 originality, to dervish( warrior maybe) + ranger + necro + monk....

What's the problem with wrnmo?

chullster · Sep 08, 2011, 06:16 AM // 06:16

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Originally Posted by RhanoctJocosa

What's the problem with wrnmo?

Boredom I think.

I'll assume along with predictable professions, all the bars wont be original either in that team set up.

I'm sure people wont mind. For 1000 z keys.

*lemming* · Sep 08, 2011, 07:12 AM // 07:12

The only time novelty isn't painfully overrated is when it works.

Missing HB · Sep 08, 2011, 07:18 AM // 07:18

What's the most annoying is people who just copy the most OP build, keep running it and call anything beating them, not expected or not detailed on wiki " lame"...

I'm not going to argue about HA and GvG since everyone knows there is 0 originality there( except i noticed old top players tend to run special builds, which is cool).. but well, being called " dumb abusers" by a top60 guild running triple dervish ranger and necro was fun...

So yes, about derv + ranger + necro + monk, its about boredom... it's a build where 1 mistake makes you lose( easy rez sig control).. not really requiring a lot of skill, especially if the melee is a dervish.. and something not fun to fight 10+ times...

superraptors · Sep 08, 2011, 10:41 AM // 10:41

its build wars, only the good players can run warrir nec ranger successfully, dual thump dual monk crushed wrn even hexway can crush wrn if they missed 1 interrupt on a vital skill.

/fluff · Sep 08, 2011, 01:20 PM // 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azure mist

glad 6 hero 7 champ 1 if anybody wants me hit me up in game:

ign: D E C A D E N C E

There's a thread in our forum, where u can look for others.
http://teamarena.forumieren.com/f4-looking-for-a-team

kedde · Sep 08, 2011, 09:42 PM // 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Missing HB

You would be surprised at how efficient 2-3-4 invoke eles in RA are...
But well, considering this flux, i do believe it won't be run...

People might stick, with 0 originality, to dervish( warrior maybe) + ranger + necro + monk....

You would be surprised at how irrelevant your point is.

Apart from that, as mentioned by OP, the torunament is held after the flux is changed.