BIG BAD WOLF: I know she was talking to me last night about a Prize Tournament, but was having problems.

435152: Yes, can we take that discussion elsewhere please, the general board would be best.

Well done to lsj on winning Madmonkeys 'Scrambled Lines' (1) (Spider Line4) Tournament.

Mr. Shumway: I agree with what you say, we have to play by what the rules are here on Brainking. The thing is depending where you have played it, as i have before the Rules are different.
Just an example from Gamerz.net:

'If you are unable to move on your turn, you are skipped. There is a chance that your opponent may be forced to make a move that will let you move again'

This is why its hard to implement games, you could play a game somewhere else and swear your rules are correct, when they only are for that site.

Until Monday to get 4 players in:


Madmonkeys 'Scrambled Lines' (1)
(Connect6, PahTum, Line4, Pente, Keryo Pente)

Madmonkeys 'Other Game' Selection (1)
(Chess, Checkers, Halma, Reversi, Tablut, Froglet, Tank Battle, Espionage, Spere Froglet, Go, Breakthrough)

It comes down to how you interprit how the rules are worded really. I would say both answers are correct, it was Nirvanas move, but as she could not go Furbster still had a LEGAL move.

Nirvana: Furbster made the last move according to the game, but i still dont know if the rules state that if you cant go it is game over, surely it should just be a pass.
It is in theory possible to get to a stage in a game of ataxx (and Assimilation) where an oppenent can not move, BUT if you then move a piece away from others, it could open the game up again.
Have to see what Fencer says on the matter i think.

Nirvana: hmmmm i see what you are saying, and you gambler104, may have to look into these rules again.
It was you move and you could not go, surely then you should pass as in Backgammon, then Furbster would play and win.

Starting Next Monday:
(or before if 4 players sign)

Madmonkeys 'Scrambled Lines' (1)
(Connect6, PahTum, Line4, Pente, Keryo Pente)

Madmonkeys 'Other Game' Selection (1)
(Chess, Checkers, Halma, Reversi, Tablut, Froglet, Jungle, Tank Battle, Espionage, Spere Froglet, Go, Breakthrough)

Starting Next Monday:


Madmonkeys 'Scrambled Lines' (1)
(Connect6, PahTum, Line4, Pente, Keryo Pente & Spider Linetris)

Madmonkeys 'Other Game' Selection (1)
(Chess, Checkers, Halma, Reversi, Tablut, Jarmo, Froglet, Jungle, Tank Battle, Espionage, Spere Froglet, Go, Breakthrough)

Starting Monday:


Madmonkeys 'Scrambled Lines' (1)
(Connect6, PahTum, Line4, Pente, Keryo Pente & Spider Linetris)

Madmonkeys 'Other Game' Selection (1)
(Chess, Checkers, Halma, Reversi, Tablut, Jarmo, Froglet, Jungle, Tank Battle, Espionage, Spere Froglet, Go, Breakthrough)

Starting Monday:


Madmonkeys 'Scrambled Lines' (1)
(Spider Line4, Five in Line, Connect6, Scambled Eggs etc.....)

Madmonkeys 'Other Game' Selection (1)
(Chess, Checkers, Ludo, Froglet, Jungle etc.....)

Starting Monday:


Madmonkeys 'Scrambled Lines' (1)
(Spider Line4, Five in Line, Connect6, Scambled Eggs etc.....)

Madmonkeys 'Other Game' Selection (1)
(Chess, Checkers, Ludo, Froglet, Jungle etc.....)

crosseyed: I agree that people should not hold up Tournaments, the point is are they doing it on purpose or maybe just dont have the time to make all there moves, whether they have 10, 100 or 500 games.

The problem is that if a player has his game listed in Time left order, if he moves in a 1 day game, and the opponent is online and moves, that will go back to near the top of his next game to play. Therefore all other games will just carry on waiting.

crosseyed: I thought thats what i put ??

crosseyed: My personal view is that Pawns are the only people who should moan about 'Slow players', they do not have the option to just start another game like Members do (and yes, i know they could become Members if they wished).
I know of a tourny running for a year now that only has 12 players in 3 sections. One game is still holding one section up, then the next round will start lol (at least its a Fellowship one, and not for Pawns).
If players only want games over quick, surely the answer is simple, look at the time limit before playing the game or Tournament

One more day before the start of the following tournaments:

Madmonkeys 'Gammon' Stakes (5)
All 5 Gammon variations

Madmonkeys 'Boat Battle' (6)
A fast 2 day per move tourny with 5 players per section with all 3 boats games

The last Boat Battle has finished and the gammons are close, SO best i start another LOL

Come and join in

Madmonkeys 'Gammon' Stakes (5)
All 5 Gammon variations

Madmonkeys 'Boat Battle' (6)
A fast 2 day per move tourny with 5 players per section with all 3 boats games

The last Boat Battle has finished and the gammons are close, SO best i start another LOL

Come and join in

Madmonkeys 'Gammon' Stakes (5)
All 5 Gammon variations

Madmonkeys 'Boat Battle' (6)
A fast 2 day per move tourny with 5 players per section with all 3 boats games

Anyone want to play in the pond with me, everyone welcome
Jumping (rivet, rivet) January

(well the first 32 anyway LOL)

BerniceC: That certainly is a Midnight-Madness tourny LOL - only 5 players allowed to enter and you are one of them ROFL

oh well, have to order one instead

Madmonkeys 'Gammon' Stakes (4) tournament

Congratulation to:

lovelysharon on winning Crowded Backgammon

ellieoop winning the Nackgammon

Thanks Chuckaroo, lets have another lol. I dont often play Checkers these days :o)

I can see what you say bumble, but to start creating even more fellowships will create more problems for those who are members of lots as it is (the 'Wombats' one being for a good reason of course).
I just think there should and could be an easier way around something like this. As it is some big boss's are struggling to fill team tournaments as much as they have fellowship members wanting to play, BUT to have such a high target set to be able to enter does not seem right for some of the fellowhips. Alot (even the larger ones) can not as much as would like to get a team together, unless it is Backgommon of course LOL.

Oh well, there seems no easy answer :-(

I see no reason really why a fellowship can not have 2 teams and players decide which one to sign up for. If they have enough for 2 teams, then both can enter. I think this was suggested a few days ago.

I am sure i could Radiant, the point i am making is that how many games you are going to end up playing (thats the reason he left).
22 for every Team that enters (i think lol), thats a hell of alot if you get a few teams entered even for the addicted players.
I agree with what Bry says about Backgammon being the only game that could work with this amount of players.

I have to agree 12 players is too much (switched colours as well). I had 12 signed up, but my Captain just left as he did not want to be stuck in such a BIG tourny :-(

Agreed BBW, as at first Knights were not going to be allowed to play in any team tournaments. Then Fencer decided to let them play in just the one.

I think the main problem is now the Knights can only play one team tournament, that Rook members are joining ones they would not normaly play.
This is giving alot of them alot more games than they would normaly play. After playing in quite a few team tournaments you seem to notice you come across alot of the same players again & again as it is often the same Rooks playing in them.
I know that the idea is to try to get members to upgrade to Rooks.

Is this reason really working do we know ?

We would certainly get alot more teams entering tournaments if Knights were allowed to enter more than one, but of course there is that magic 50 game limit to be kept to.

"Take my pieces - i dont want them !!" applies to me in any version of chess anyway ROFL

Gave up Checkers ages ago IMCK, but as your short i will have a go :o)

Stevie, I need players (and a Captain lol) if you want to pop to the Madhouse :o)

Is there ONE player out there who would like to join our Tank Battle team ?
It doesn't matter how good you are, it can't do as i am playing LOL, lets just have some fun :o)
(only 18 mins left)

Only one day left before the start of the next 'Boat Battle'.
A fast 2 day per move tourny with 5 players per section(with all 3 boat games).

Madmonkeys 'Boat Battle' (5)

Please can we all keep this board for what it meant for:
BrainKing.com tournaments - questions, answers & discussion.
As Red Dragon pointed out bumble is away and i am ver busy for until the weekend, so dont have alot of time to get on to.
Obvioulsy Fencer still can if he sees something he does not like & is off subject, BUT i am sure he has better things to do.
I don't want to set this board to having 'All posts must be approved'

Can we leave the result as it is, its much nicer LOL (even if it is wrong ROFL)

ROFL@rhiannon, just coz i let you beat me at backgammon, hope you have signed for them boats ;o)

Time to start signing for the next 'Boat Battle'. A fast 2 day per move tourny with 5 players per section with all 3 boat games.

Madmonkeys 'Boat Battle' (5)

oh yeah, i knew there had to be a reason, but it is for a good cause. Even with them, nothing can really change the outcome in that section of the tournament.

ROFL@cariad, hey you just beat me at Backgammon :o)

Well done to beach, IMupChucKing & MadMonkey (oh, thats me lol) on creating a 3-way draw/win in the Madmonkeys 'Boat Battle' (4) (Battleboats Plus) Tournament.

I will sort out a new Boat tourny today as the other 2 are alomost finished :o)

harley: I have entered your Maharajah Chess tourny, but it says only 4 players and you have 7 (well 8 now lol).
If there are too many just remove me :o)

Time to start signing for the next 'Boat Battle'. A fast 2 day per move tourny with 5 players per section :o)
Now with all 3 boats games.

Madmonkeys 'Boat Battle' (4)

I agree Steve :-Þ

*runs off to delete any post at random* LOL j/k

I'm not either !!!!

And what bumble said lol

paduking: If you are sure you are out of a tournament, you can message Fencer, and he will check to make sure & allow you to enter another :)

*EDIT*
I have checked, and yes you are out that 5 in a Row tourny. I don't know if you will have to wait for all the section to be completed though.
Message Fencer as i say and ask :)

IMCK: I like that idea :o) Don't know how easy it would be though. I suggest you mention it on Feature Request as well :)