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SOFT2: osu!mania FFA Tournament - Winner: cheetose!

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juankristal

ArcherLove wrote:

how about we get "more" pools (a.k.a DT, HR) everytime the tournament move foward to the next stage?

example :
R1 = only nomod
R2 = nomod, HR
R3 = nomod, DT
R4 = nomod HR, DT
R5 = etc?

Just a suggestion though ..
We are considering having something like this but mostly just for HR as we believe that DT can be replaced with just faster maps.
Halogen-
Something that I would like to address from my previous structure:

Qualification stages: 4 song map-pool, no winning condition, no tiebreaker.
Rounds until Round of 16: 9 song map-pool, best of 7 (first to 4), one tiebreaker song
Round of 16/quarter-finals: 11 song map-pool, best of 9 (first to 5), one tiebreaker song
Semi-finals: 13 song map-pool, best of 11 (first to 6), one tiebreaker song
Finals and Grand Finals: 15 song map-pool, best of 13 (first to 7), one tiebreaker song
This was from my previous tournament, and I would like to point out that, in retrospect, this is somewhat of a flawed structure (kinda realized this after having a discussion about something like this w/ Loctav). It gives substantial importance to the result of something completely random - the opening roll. The first ban and first pick order being determined is fine because it doesn't really change much: the first two songs are going to happen no matter what. However, this list here that states how many songs the mappool is also includes the tiebreaker. This means that rounds prior to round of 16 are 8 songs + one tiebreaker, round of 16/QF = 10 songs + one tiebreaker, etc.

The previous intent was to guarantee that the mappool got entirely exhausted in a situation where the tiebreaker is invoked; this actually comes with a more serious detriment though - the loser of the roll does not get to pick their final song in a situation where they're one point away from tiebreaker.

- In Bo7 where the score is 3-2 in a 9 song mappool, where one of those 9 songs is a tiebreaker, players will have banned 2 of the 8 pickable songs to leave only 6 remaining, and five songs will have been played, leaving the player in the deficit with absolutely no choice in how they want to respond to take their final point.

- Bo9: 4-3 in 11 song mappool with one being tiebreaker, players will have banned 2 out of 10, leaving only 8 remaining, and 7 will have been played, exact same scenario.

The solution is simple: simply extend every pool by one song (or disregard the tiebreaker from the mappool count).
Kamikaze
That is something I can get behind, good idea.
Topic Starter
juankristal
Alright, the "IV. Tournament Organization" section has been reworked and we hope you all guys like it!

Right now we just mostly have to decide between having:

A) HR bracket in the map pool from Group Stage to Grand Finals.
B) Adding one map to each one of the map pools (making the size of them 1 map bigger)
C) Using a "ping-pong" system for the pick/ban phase.


For the last one which seems to be the harder one to understand let me explain it a little bit:

The "ping-pong" system for picking and banning attempts to nullify a bit the advantages of the roll. We all know that winning a roll makes you pick first and ban second and banning second is always better than banning first because your oponent might end up banning the song you wanted to ban in the first place, leaving you another ban to work with. So what does the "ping-pong" system do? Its quite simple.

The advantage of winning the roll will still be the same but, as it is on ping-pong itself, if you are at MATCH POINT (which means you are 1 point away of taking the match) you can NO LONGER pick maps and your oponent will pick for the rest of the match. With a map pool of a bigger size as proposed this will "technically speaking" add a ban in favour of those who lose the roll because if they are loosing by a match point then they have the choice to play all the remaining maps leaving 1 particular one aside. We want to do some testing with this system but we also want to know what you guys think about it as it was an interesting idea that spawned in the discord server.

Also, for those who arent in the public discord server I invite you all to take part of it and talk about this if you dont want to post in the forums. It is once again the same as last year so here is the link for it: https://discord.gg/cAfJJWY.
Gazelle
: o)
Vent
The ping-pong system sounds very interesting!
Daikyi
Thinking back through the logic of the ping pong system, it's more of an overall match balancer - It makes breaks (where you win your opponent's pick) less of a jump ahead, and makes it closer to a step I think. I don't think it's going to have a massive impact on matches that don't go either way, however it in general will make closer matches much closer. This is important where rolls in these close matches can really determine the upper hand for the entire match.

tl;dr
basically, in matches where expected to sweep, rolls don't really matter, and the ping pong pick doesn't really impact anything given the one player's superiority in the given mappool.
In matches where it's completely up in the air, there's less of a chance of one player managing to win all their picks off of a good roll, being able to ban second and pick first. If one player gets to match point, it's much less likely that the match just ends with them picking another song that they're strong at - the other player will be able to exercise the "extra ban" that will happen at the end if it comes to tiebreaker. this even makes it closer if the player losing the roll is slightly stronger, the extra tiny pick advantage will go to the weaker player

actual tl;dr
ping pong pick makes matches closer inherently, which is cool because #tiebreakerHype
Tidek
"ping pong" system will only destroy one basic strategy I always use in matches, using strongest pick for a match point to dont let player any chance for picking another maps and win the entire match.

Remember that ping pong and matches on SOFT2 are different, matches on SOFT2 are not concluded by set points and in ping pong serves are sticked to one player untill the match point where the serve goes to second player, thats why it works in ping pong game. In osu!mania tournament, getting right to pick a map changes every round, letting a losing player pick every map while match point is pretty bad idea in my opinion that destroy some part of strategy aspects and its made only to give stream watchers more "exciting" matches.

As a spectator, its a good idea and people will probably like it.
As a player, It will be pretty annoying and can make final result of some matches pretty "unfair" (imagine that you are on match point 4:2, opponent pick and he wins a map, we have 4:3, in normal system you should pick a map right now but ping pong system doesnt let you, 2 maps left, on one of them you feel stronger, buy your opponent obviously pick another one and win it, 4:4 tiebreaker and unfortunately you are losing it and lose the entire match, isnt it frustrating?)
Eiuh
I can help with reffing if still needed c:
-Konner-

Eiuh wrote:

I can help with reffing if still needed c:
There's an application form for signing up to be part of the staff. It's under XIII. Staff Applications (second post in the thread).

Here's a link anyway if you want to sign up: https://goo.gl/forms/zFwJUHD5I9NRbcRe2
Halogen-

Tidek wrote:

"ping pong" system will only destroy one basic strategy I always use in matches, using strongest pick for a match point to dont let player any chance for picking another maps and win the entire match.

Remember that ping pong and matches on SOFT2 are different, matches on SOFT2 are not concluded by set points and in ping pong serves are sticked to one player untill the match point where the serve goes to second player, thats why it works in ping pong game. In osu!mania tournament, getting right to pick a map changes every round, letting a losing player pick every map while match point is pretty bad idea in my opinion that destroy some part of strategy aspects and its made only to give stream watchers more "exciting" matches.

As a spectator, its a good idea and people will probably like it.
As a player, It will be pretty annoying and can make final result of some matches pretty "unfair" (imagine that you are on match point 4:2, opponent pick and he wins a map, we have 4:3, in normal system you should pick a map right now but ping pong system doesnt let you, 2 maps left, on one of them you feel stronger, buy your opponent obviously pick another one and win it, 4:4 tiebreaker and unfortunately you are losing it and lose the entire match, isnt it frustrating?)
It puts more emphasis on the "better player" actually being the better player. If they're in the lead and can't withstand an onslaught of a comeback from a player who is behind, they likely shouldn't be winning the match in the first place. In an ideal situation, the ping-pong structure actually mitigates scenarios where players fluke a win or two that they shouldn't have to bring them to match point and forces them to actually prove they deserve to win by nullifying any sort of guaranteed picks.

As mentioned before, blow-outs won't be affected. Sweeps will still be sweeps under most circumstances (the only time this could be different is for SV maps, where the odd situation of a player not practicing could arise), blowouts will still be blowouts, but close matches will favor players that are generally more consistent - players who fluke their wins will eventually start to slip up and that hole in their consistency can (and should) be exploited.
Daikyi

Tidek wrote:

"ping pong" system will only destroy one basic strategy I always use in matches, using strongest pick for a match point to dont let player any chance for picking another maps and win the entire match.

Remember that ping pong and matches on SOFT2 are different, matches on SOFT2 are not concluded by set points and in ping pong serves are sticked to one player untill the match point where the serve goes to second player, thats why it works in ping pong game. In osu!mania tournament, getting right to pick a map changes every round, letting a losing player pick every map while match point is pretty bad idea in my opinion that destroy some part of strategy aspects and its made only to give stream watchers more "exciting" matches.

As a spectator, its a good idea and people will probably like it.
As a player, It will be pretty annoying and can make final result of some matches pretty "unfair" (imagine that you are on match point 4:2, opponent pick and he wins a map, we have 4:3, in normal system you should pick a map right now but ping pong system doesnt let you, 2 maps left, on one of them you feel stronger, buy your opponent obviously pick another one and win it, 4:4 tiebreaker and unfortunately you are losing it and lose the entire match, isnt it frustrating?)
You can easily just pick your strongest song first instead of saving it then?
Daikyi
also, yes strategy is part of the pick phase of matches, but like

are you that worried about this ever happening? the matches that you get to match point immediately, you're almost 100% expected to come out on top.

if you're at match point and manage to lose every single map until the tiebreaker, then the match should go to tiebreaker. If you modify your "strategy" appropriately then that logic still stands. It doesn't eliminate any part of strategy aspects, it changes it. You're saying that only because your particular strategy is being removed as good. The other "strategy" if you're willing to call that tiny bit of picking "strategy" just becomes the better strategy. You can still save your strongest pick if you want, it'll just be a bad strategy

in all, in my opinion, your complaints are kinda resonating as "I'm worried about losing"
Topic Starter
juankristal
Given some personal things I will have to open the sign ups one day earlier (shouldn't be a big deal). The end of the period of sign ups will stay the same.
Topic Starter
juankristal
Sorry for the double post but sign ups are now officially open! To list yourself into the tournament specify in a reply here your timezone (UTC) and specific availability that you think we should know. List your username and country too.

Have fun and we hope you enjoy it!
Halogen-
First. In.

Username: Halogen-
UTC -5, weekends fine - 9 PM local time and later preferred but not a requirement. Cannot do matches from 8 PM to 9 PM.
LightDreamer
LightDreamer from Canada (land of poutine) -5 UTC, always available!
Raveille
HYPE

Username: Raveille
Country: Singapore
Timezone: UTC+8
Availability: Prefer 1pm to 9pm (UTC+8) Will not be free before 10am and after 11pm.
lemonguy
Ok fine I'll join this

UTC -5, weekends only (Friday included for now), any times later than 3 PM are preferred. Cannot do matches between 3 PM and 7 PM on Sundays.
SurfChu85
UTC+8 Saturday/Sunday 17:00 to 22:00


HYPE!!!

Edit: Hi page 3
MapleSyrup-
ayy i'll join

UTC+8
Monday to Thursday - 8pm-10pm
Friday to Saturday - 5pm-11pm
Sunday - 5pm-9pm
stupud man
iJinjin (list as stupud man if possible) USA

UTC-8

between 5PM and 12AM on fridays
between 12PM and 12AM on saturdays
between 12PM and 9PM on sundays

hype!!
lenpai
Lenfried-
PH (UTC+8)
friday 10am - 12nn / 1pm - 6pm
sat 12nn - 2pm / 5pm - 7pm / 7:30pm - 9pm
sun unpredictable availability. Best not to schedule me at this day
mon 10am - 12nn / 1pm - 7pm / 7:30pm - 9pm
Hydria
haha yolo

Country: Brexit
Timezone: UTC+Brexit
Availability: Usually available most times except for 12pm->3pm every other saturday starting this saturday aka yesterday yeah ik it's weird this might change though
FakeCJ
Sign me upppp

PST timezone, won't be able to play weekdays, username FakeCJ Country murica
Lotarr
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Country: United States
Timezone: UTC -5
Availability: Any time Monday - Thursday, Until 6pm on Friday, and After 7pm on Sunday (local times).
Laure
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Country: USA
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Availability: Any day except Thursdays. Preferably any time between 7AM and 11PM local time.
Mentai Cosmic
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Timezone: UTC +8
Country: Philippines
Availability: anytime
Esperia
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Country: SG
Timezone: UTC +8
Availability: Weekends full available. Saturday -> Preferred Timeslot, after 7pm. Sunday -> Preferred Timeslot, after 4pm. [ not free from 9am-2pm ]
Adiopulse
Ready to win by default again

User: Adiopulse
Country: USA (i want Latvia tho ;-;)
Timezone: -8 UTC Pacific (West Coast Best Coast!)
My Time: Free any day, unless track meets get in the way which I will communicate about

princesswell
Username: princesswell
Coutry: Finland
Timezone: +2UTC
Availability: Should be free all the time
Hezekiah-
Username: SomeKidAtSchool
Timezone: UTC+8
Country: Philippines

Availability:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9:30pm
Wednesday - 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, Sunday - 5:00pm

(Preferred day is Wednesday and Saturday)
RemiFlan
High quality memes this year? xdddddd

Username: RemiFlan
Still in Trumpland, USA.
Timezone: UTC -6
Any time works except for 7-11PM on tuesday, wednesday, thursday, or sunday because i still play wow for some reason
SitekX
hello

Username: SitekX
Country: Poland
Timezone: UTC+1
I can play on Saturday and Sunday from 1PM to 11PM

Edit: changed 12PM to 11PM because i missclicked lol
WooodZ
Want to register

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Country : France
Timezone : UTC+1
I can play on Week-End + everyday at 8:00 pm to 1:00 am
vapero
Sign me up

Username: vapero
Country: Finland
Timezone: UTC +2

"Matches will be played on Saturday and Sunday, with the potential exception of the qualifier stage, which may need a Friday run depending on availability."
No problems
Mipha-
Fine, maybe I can join.

Username : RemFangirl
Country : Indonesia
Timezone : UTC +7

I have a random timeplay, but most likely I can play on nighttimes. Hopefully I am there. qwq
living yell
I'm in! owo

Username: Herkkupala
Country: Finland
Timezone: UTC +2
Availability: Should be fine.
Sparxe
Like, sure.

Username: sparxe
Country: New Zealand
Timezone: UTC+13

Fairly available on weekends when I'm not asleep.
Camopoltergeist
Username: Camopoltergeist
Country: Finland
Timezone: UTC +2

Can't do matches that go past 10 pm local time.
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