Ladder Play

[06 Maestro]

Is anyone out there that is interested in recording their games? Although it’s not quite like money in the bank, it is still saving something of value. I think that a large and active ladder would help attract new players and keep the old (figuratively) ones going.

Once again I was looking at the War Gamer site. It seems a little slow on the ladder end of things. In fact, there is not one game of COTA reported on their ladder. They still have only three registered players of this game. I have registered on the site, but need to report a game before getting on the ladder-apparently. Somehow I will accomplish that tomorrow-assuming that the site is functioning.

The Wargamer is the only site affiliated with COTA that maintains a ladder that I know of, so it’s the one to use. So what’s the consensus in COTA world? Is there enough interest in online playing to maintain a ladder? Am I alone in seeing a value to this?

[JeF]

You're right. An active ladder is a valuable tool.
I encourage anyone playing online to record their games.

The Wargamer's Battle leagues is the only ladder system for HTTR and COTA, as far as I know. And there is not a lot of activity to say the least.
There used to be a couple of tournaments organised for RDOA and HTTR but they fell short due to lack of players interrest IIRC.

There is a lot of work to be done in that direction.

Cheers,

JeF.

[06 Maestro]

OK gentelmen, COTA has an active ladder. The registration is easy enough at Wargamer but, logging a 1st game is a chore. The directions say to log a loss to join a ladder, but I could not do that-perhaps you can. What I did was to use one of the 3 chaps already listed there as an opponent. I notified him what I was doing first. So, if there is not some other way, everybody can simply log one loss (0 points) to the player in front of him, and presto, 500 man ladder. This should be fine, as there is no awarding of points for this report. Of couse, if you can get your last opponent to register with you, you could report a real game with points-this would really build it up; two by two, two by two.

The Wargamer has over 5000 members listed, but only a few hundred games reported, they need new blood.

So how about it? It will take a few minutes to get on the list, and then perhaps one minute after each MP game. You record your actions, and let others know about a great game.

[06 Maestro]

So, all you need to do is click on the “Battle Leagues at the Wargamer” link, then register (not intrusive at all), click on “Current Ladders”, click on COTA, click on “log a loss report”, use me (06 Maestro) as an opponent (or anyone else you know that is registered there. You do not need any game details, (although that would be nice to make it real-remember we’re just getting on the ladder). The way their system is set up, you must be logged in to report a game, and you can report only a loss or draw.

We could have a hundred players listed in a week. Opponents could be found by checking the ladder and emailing your intended target.
For now, I would ignore the “Opponents Wanted at Wargamer”, as it is counter productive at this stage (and it may not be fully functioning).

What I’m proposing will not detract from this site as a main discussion location, but will only benefit everyone who are fans of this game. I don’t see why Matrix could not put a direct link in this forums opponents wanted sub-forum to the ladder at W.G. --assuming players were using that ladder. So, come on guys, just do it. It might take 5 minutes of your time. Within days we can have the largest and most active ladder at Wargamer.

[Arjuna]

OK I logged in and reported a loss to 06 Maestro. <G> losing has never been so painless.[;)]

[06 Maestro]

Yea man, that's what I'm talking about. It is quick and painless; the next player can report his loss to Arjuna. If everyone that checks into this forum will do the same, and follow up with actual gaming reports, COTA will be the most active ladder at the Wargamer line up. I think that a logical reaction to this will be new players looking into this revolutionary (2d rules) game. More players equals more competition, money and more games sooner from PG.
Nice plan on paper-I hope it works better than holding Veve to the last man.[;)]

It's worth a try gentlemen; come on and keep it going.

[flintlock]

Alright, here to report&nbsp;that I was unceremoniously and handily delt a&nbsp;decisive defeat at the hands of Arjuna's wrath and sheer military tactical prowess. Dave's indignation was most likely roused by my incessant badgering about a Russo-Finnish War spin on the AA series.

[Arjuna]

[:D]

[AlexB]

Well played, Flintlock! You just won and are now joint 2nd with Arjuna

[06 Maestro]

[:D][:D]

No matter how good of a fight an AI puts up, it is strangely more satisfying to crush (or at least to avoid defeat) a human commander.

Later today I will put a challenge to an honorable COTA ladder member-after a shift of RL puts me in the mood.

[MHammers]

I've signed up to help try to get the numbers up. But as a total wargaming newb it will probably be a while before I actually play an mp game.

[06 Maestro]

ORIGINAL: MHammers

I've signed up to help try to get the numbers up. But as a total wargaming newb it will probably be a while before I actually play an mp game.

There are many here who are new to the AA engine-I'm certainly not an expert (working on it). Don't let a lack of expertise hold you back from enjoying MP-get the basics down and jump in. MP play is probably the quickest rout to learning this game -after the tutorials

[flintlock]

06 Maestro: MP play is probably the quickest rout to learning this game

Freudian slip, Maestro? [:D]

note: emphasis mine.

[06 Maestro]

[:D] WelL I guess I was over-tasking myself- so perhaps, yes. I was starting an MP game (Charge of the Centaurs) whilst posting. Wife, opponent (chat), forum, and game (using 2 monitors). All I needed was some deisel fumes and heavey incoming thuds and I would have ..would have.. reached.

Game saved at half way point-time for some A rations and a beer.[;)]

[RayWolfe]

ORIGINAL: 06 Maestro
Game saved at half way point-time for some A rations and a beer.[;)]

C'mon, that can't be right! Ya gotta F E E L the game. Go hungry and thirsty for greatest enjoyment. [:'(]
Cheers
Ray

[06 Maestro]

ORIGINAL: RayWolfe

C'mon, that can't be right! Ya gotta F E E L the game. Go hungry and thirsty for greatest enjoyment. [:'(]
Cheers
Ray

You might have a point there, perhaps I'll try that. As it were, I had mood food, pasta, sauce, and Italian sausage-looking forward to the spoils of war.

We had to halt the game because of time zone differences/sleep requirements; my opponent lives in eastern U.S.A., and I'm in the west. I could have fought on for hours with nothing more than coffee and cookies (maybe a little cheese and salami too).

[06 Maestro]

It's been one long week since the ladder began. We are up to 7 registered online players. Certainly there are many more players who should be listed. Come on gents, join the ladder, in a year or two you will be glad you did. After a couple dozen or more M.P. games being played they will blur together. Why not keep a record of who played/who won?

If you are already on the ladder, remember to log your game (must be done by the losser unless a draw).

The existing ladder at Battle Leagues is not quite cutting edge, but if there is no demand for it, it will never be upgraded. Lets build the demand, so we might get the player ladder we are happy with.

It's easy to join; the "how to" is above (or below depending on your preferences-what a world).

[tfryan3]

Okay, I bought the game on Wednesday, signed up for the ladder today and haven't completed/started the tutorial yet.   So I am not even a paper tiger.

[06 Maestro]

ORIGINAL: tfryan3

Okay, I bought the game on Wednesday, signed up for the ladder today and haven't completed/started the tutorial yet.   So I am not even a paper tiger.

Welcome. Knock down those tutorials and then give me a holler.

[Guz]

Maybe TH would want to host?