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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Persuade on June 03, 2012, 07:13:40 PM

Title: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Persuade on June 03, 2012, 07:13:40 PM
Greetings everyone!

Based on previous success during season 12 for "fun" type ffa's where we limit the rules to be very restrictive on the players, I am happy to announce that I will be hosting, or, at least representing a weekly ffa game on either Saturdays or Sundays where we make up silly rules to hopefully bring out exciting games for our viewers and players.

I call these games the WTF FFA games, because the rules will be so bizarre that anything can and will happen.

This thread will serve first and foremost as a way to see if people are geniuinely interested in playing these, as well as a way to brainstorm fun ideas for future possible games. 

Please feel free to post ideas of what you think would be a fun way to restrict the ffa gametype, (not too much now, as that might just be plain boring), to ensure maximum chaos and craziness.

Some ideas I had.

- Entire Map revealed
- Editing a small map by tripling the number of players, such as Echo Isles to include 6 starting locations.
- Editing a map to remove food cap and/or upkeep.
- Restricting certain hero usage
- Restricting air usage
- Restricting teching
- Mercs & Heroes only
- No heroes at all
Personal favorite - Editing the starting town hall to include all 4 workers.  Enabling all players to quad race off the bat.


Etc.

Generally we want 6 players minimum, 8-12 players max, to reduce the possibility of a long boring game.  (These games are generally for fun and for the spectators, thus forcing players not to hoard and force long 3-4 hour stalemates.)

So before I schedule the first game I would like to hear everyone's opinion on these types of games, as well as ideas we could possibly include.




Game 2 has been decided.

Game title - Perfect Composition

It will be hosted Sunday @ 1 PM EST (1900 CET).

The map will be Divide and Conquer, any number of players welcomed, but it is a first come first serve basis.

The rules have been applied to include:

- No Restrictions
- Starting Hall now has one of EACH worker, allowing for quad tech off the bat. 
- Goldmines increased to hold 50% more gold.
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Ugri2 on June 03, 2012, 07:23:42 PM
SOmeone suggested intelligence hero only.

With your idea of 4 starting workers, we could have some fun hero combos like lich-potm-sh or something
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Magadansky on June 03, 2012, 07:34:10 PM
I am down for whatever wtf ffa!
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: ATiBright on June 03, 2012, 08:11:59 PM
SOmeone suggested intelligence hero only.

With your idea of 4 starting workers, we could have some fun hero combos like lich-potm-sh or something

Potm is an agility hero, not intel.
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: FML|Mage on June 03, 2012, 08:15:59 PM
I'm in.  The ones that really interested me so far:

Remove upkeep, reveal entire map, merc armies only (would have to edit the map to allow more of them or something) 

Good job with this Pers, I would suggest doing it on Sunday since as a whole that seems to be the day most people are available most often.

Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: FML|Renaud on June 03, 2012, 08:19:09 PM
I am down for whatever wtf ffa!
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Persuade on June 03, 2012, 08:42:16 PM
SOmeone suggested intelligence hero only.

With your idea of 4 starting workers, we could have some fun hero combos like lich-potm-sh or something


Silly Ugri!!

Potm AND SH are agil!!
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Ugri2 on June 03, 2012, 08:49:24 PM
SOmeone suggested intelligence hero only.

With your idea of 4 starting workers, we could have some fun hero combos like lich-potm-sh or something


Silly Ugri!!

Potm AND SH are agil!!

oh right, i never use them, I just kill them
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Possumo on June 04, 2012, 03:22:02 PM
SOmeone suggested intelligence hero only.

With your idea of 4 starting workers, we could have some fun hero combos like lich-potm-sh or something


Silly Ugri!!

Potm AND SH are agil!!

Even though Ugri has already replied to this, I reckon he intended those to be read as two different comments, in other words, he was suggesting the idea of Intel heroes only, and then as an aside mentioning you could do various crazy hero combos with the four different starting workers. Anyway, I'm sure it doesn't hurt to make fun of Ugri a bit :) You might not be laughing if he dominates with that combo though ;)
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Persuade on June 07, 2012, 06:44:59 PM
Game 1 has been decided.

Game title - Crazy Creeping

It will be hosted Sunday @ 12 PM EST (1800 CET).

The map will be Twilight Ruins, any number of players welcomed, but it is a first come first serve basis.

The rules have been applied to include:

- No Restrictions
- Every creep has been modified to drop a rune of rebirth in addition to the regular drop

Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Redkeekee on June 08, 2012, 11:13:03 AM
persuade wants to not look dumb hosting this.
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: FML|Mage on June 08, 2012, 12:01:17 PM
I would but I can't :(
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Redkeekee on June 08, 2012, 12:24:57 PM
I play but leave at 1:15 so hope everyone dies fast ^_^
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Clownzor on June 09, 2012, 09:57:45 PM
How about caster/siege only? So by race, the restrictions are:

Elf: Glaives/DOTT/DOTC
Orc: WD/Shaman/Demo
UD: Meatwagon/Necro/Banshee
Hu: Sorc/Priest/Mortar

UD would also be allowed to build shades, and elf can build hunts at T2 for sentinal but not use them in combat.

Although at first impressions elf might seem imba with DOTC, remember banshee/sorc are excellent counters.

Frankly I just want to see UD mirrors in this format, screens full of skeles!
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Redkeekee on June 09, 2012, 10:42:47 PM
what about spirit walkers?  Orc have most diverse army seems imba.
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Pinballmap on June 10, 2012, 05:22:15 AM
How about caster/siege only? So by race, the restrictions are:

Elf: Glaives/DOTT/DOTC
Orc: WD/Shaman/Demo
UD: Meatwagon/Necro/Banshee
Hu: Sorc/Priest/Mortar

UD would also be allowed to build shades, and elf can build hunts at T2 for sentinal but not use them in combat.

Although at first impressions elf might seem imba with DOTC, remember banshee/sorc are excellent counters.

Frankly I just want to see UD mirrors in this format, screens full of skeles!

You serious? xD
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Persuade on June 10, 2012, 11:06:17 AM
Friendly reminder that the game starts in ONE hour!
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: FML|Renaud on June 10, 2012, 12:48:36 PM
crap
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: FML|Renaud on June 10, 2012, 01:11:55 PM
Well, I was 2h late for the solo tourney, and 1h late for the wtf ffa, if I can keep improving at the same rate, I should be in time for the next event!
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Wrecktify on June 10, 2012, 01:56:18 PM
Hella few down the road you'll be ridiculously early and complaining.  Then you'll start showing up late again 8D
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Pinballmap on June 10, 2012, 01:58:45 PM
Game was played/ in progress?
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Clownzor on June 12, 2012, 03:50:15 AM
How about caster/siege only? So by race, the restrictions are:

Elf: Glaives/DOTT/DOTC
Orc: WD/Shaman/Demo
UD: Meatwagon/Necro/Banshee
Hu: Sorc/Priest/Mortar

UD would also be allowed to build shades, and elf can build hunts at T2 for sentinal but not use them in combat.

Although at first impressions elf might seem imba with DOTC, remember banshee/sorc are excellent counters.

Frankly I just want to see UD mirrors in this format, screens full of skeles!

You serious? xD

Yep - polymorph and wagonmancer/possession will destroy bears. Also, no spirit walkers allowed for orc, other races only have 2. Plus I would like to see undead > orc for once, which might be doable with wagonmancer vs no dispell!
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Seksi on June 12, 2012, 04:32:06 AM
How about caster/siege only? So by race, the restrictions are:

Elf: Glaives/DOTT/DOTC
Orc: WD/Shaman/Demo
UD: Meatwagon/Necro/Banshee
Hu: Sorc/Priest/Mortar

UD would also be allowed to build shades, and elf can build hunts at T2 for sentinal but not use them in combat.

Although at first impressions elf might seem imba with DOTC, remember banshee/sorc are excellent counters.

Frankly I just want to see UD mirrors in this format, screens full of skeles!

Thing is, Human would own in this format.  Mortars missle through everything and priests clean up all magic with mass dispel (gg shaman, docs, necromancers, etc.)  Priests would be the most effective caster because of dispel and Mortar Teams are the strongest siege of the races ( Mortars > Catapults or Glaive Throwers or Meat Wagons).  A human with any hero combination with 2/1/1 ratio would own (10 morts, 5 sorc, 5 priest) or (24 mort, 12 sorc, 12 priest).

Inner Fire Mortar teams for increased damage and armor.  Polymorph on bears etc, dispel all opposing magic (skeletons, wards, bloodlust, slow, inner fire, curse etc), focus with the long range AoE bombs of upgraded Mortars.  Mass heal and slow to control the battle and last forever... gg!
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Persuade on June 22, 2012, 04:40:26 PM
Game 2 has been decided.

Game title - Perfect Composition

It will be hosted Sunday @ 1 PM EST (1900 CET).

The map will be Divide and Conquer, any number of players welcomed, but it is a first come first serve basis.

The rules have been applied to include:

- No Restrictions
- Starting Hall now has one of EACH worker, allowing for quad tech off the bat. 
- Goldmines increased to hold 50% more gold.
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Redkeekee on June 22, 2012, 05:21:22 PM
DANG!  So many options...
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Possumo on June 23, 2012, 04:14:24 AM
Bloodlusted/Unholy Frenzied Chims with a DK with lvl 3 Unholy Aura, lvl 3 Trueshot and an lvl 3 Storm Bolt bolt to the face!  :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Redkeekee on June 23, 2012, 05:03:24 PM
If you can push it back to 1:30 I can make it this week!
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: ATiBright on June 24, 2012, 03:55:03 PM
MK TC SH Reigns supreme!
Title: Re: FML Weekly WTF FFA Games!
Post by: Redkeekee on June 28, 2012, 01:54:31 AM
Can future games be like 2:30-3:00 EST?  I have ultimate practices after church now.