New large scale event... Pick!

[33rdKincaid]

Hi all -

I'm looking to potentially get a large scale event off the ground over the summer period (after EIC) and can't decide between the two below, so looking for input as to which (if any) the community might be interested in taking part in. I posted in this forum as I thought it would get most exposure here, though it is debatable if one of them is truly 'competitive'...

NWBC The first suggestion is a reboot of an old league, NWBC (Napoleonic Wars Battle Championship). This league saw coalitions of regiments form together, to fight classic style NW Linebattles but with a more competitive atmosphere. I have some basic rules prepared to give you an idea of what this league might look like: Spoiler 1. Basic rules: #1.1 Minimum attendance to matches is 50 players. #1.2 Should attendance of both teams exceed this number then the maximum advantage any one team may have over the other is 5 players. #1.3 Line infantry, Lights/Rifles(max15) and Cavalry (max15) classes must be involved. The addition of artillery(max10) permitted but must be approved by both teams prior to the match. #1.4 Regardless of the maximum numbers given for each class (see class rules), teams must be comprised of 50% Line infantry at all times. #1.5 Matches will consist of 4 rounds on a single map (custom or random) with a side swap. #1.6 If either team is considered to be camping, displaying no attempt to gain or give gound then a warning may be issued once (per round). Should the warning be ignored that team may be forced to forfeit that round. #1.7 An 'All Charge' may be called if over 10mins of the round has elapsed or if both teams are to be considered camping. When called all units charge and resolve the round as soon as possible. [close]

NW Campaign The second suggestion is a Campaign which I proved concept for this time last year, with a successful outcome (even if the teams turned out to be a little imbalanced activity wise). See below links for more details but it's essentially a commander battle campaign, fought over a virtual map in fse which uses different denominations of units for different troop types, using a higher player to bot ratio than you usually have in commander battle servers, primarily to encourage cooperation within the units: Here is the thread with the rules for this (hosted back in July last year): https://www.fsegames.eu/forum/index.php?topic=38799.0 Outcome summary of the last campaign can be found on the post here: https://www.fsegames.eu/forum/index.php?topic=38798.30

Tried to keep the post as concise as pos since it's just gauging interest thanks in advance for any feedback x

[Herishey]

I'd prefer NWBC personally, been a while since the last one of that and it was a fun concept the last time I played in it. Plus I'm sure there would be plenty of regiments interested in that when EIC ends.

[Vegi.]

NWBC looks epic imma say yes to that

[Tardet]

While a NW campaign could be a hell of fun if properly run, I am not sure there has been one hosted successfully since the game exists. Considering the state of the community, I reckon a NWBC is a safer choice and could surely provide for some enjoyable fights.

Always a good thing to gather ideas here even though these events don't really stand out as extremely competitive. I'm sure a lot of players would enjoy that regardless so hopefully everything works out after the EIC for you guys to organize this.

[33rdKincaid]

Thanks all, you may well be right with the NWBC being the better option - at the very least it's a lot less work. I did thankfully make a successful campaign this time last year though Tardet look at the 2nd link and there's a summary at the bottom! If there's sufficient interest for that maybe that'll be a project for another time

If anyone has concerns to raise re. rules feel free to raise them.

[Tardet]

Thanks all, you may well be right with the NWBC being the better option - at the very least it's a lot less work. I did thankfully make a successful campaign this time last year though Tardet look at the 2nd link and there's a summary at the bottom! If there's sufficient interest for that maybe that'll be a project for another time

If anyone has concerns to raise re. rules feel free to raise them.

Should take the time to read properly myself, thought it was the rules of one of these successful events hosted some years back. I might have come across that thread once or twice but never took the time to look deep into it, will do now thanks!

[33rdKincaid]

Thanks all, you may well be right with the NWBC being the better option - at the very least it's a lot less work. I did thankfully make a successful campaign this time last year though Tardet look at the 2nd link and there's a summary at the bottom! If there's sufficient interest for that maybe that'll be a project for another time

If anyone has concerns to raise re. rules feel free to raise them.

Should take the time to read properly myself, thought it was the rules of one of these successful events hosted some years back. I might have come across that thread once or twice but never took the time to look deep into it, will do now thanks!

No worries, to be fair it was only partially successful; UK lost heart quite quickly as some of their sign-ups activity plummeted and they struggled to get attendance along to matches. Ended up finishing at turn 5.

[Rhinosmyth]

tbf NWBC does look good, I think we did something a few years ago simular with 14th Dukey or someone hosting it and it was really fun. Only problem now is that we'd have trouble finding regiments to partner with, some reason we seem to be abit toxic, no clue why 

[Golden.]

NWBC looks like a great idea 

[Bagins]

Would another linebattle tourney really work? like it seems most people aren't interested in getting shot anymore and its all about groupfighting. I think that commander battle tourney sounds like a bit of fun however

[Herishey]

It's only certain players not interested in lb's anymore and generally they tend to be the more inactive ones in regimental scenes. I think plenty of regiments would still be interested.

[SwissGronkh]

NWBC was amazing!! Pls redo 

[Ry@n]

when i was Col of 18th we were having ideas with 2v2 Linebattles..... its literally as basic as it sounds, 2 regiments vs another 2.... each team has many ways they can go about it, e.g. stick together, pretend to be 1 massive line, or 1 line distract while the other flank.... any similar concept to those would interest me.  either way gl with whichever u choose kinky!

Edit: so NWBC pretty much is what im saying, but with however many regiments u choose per side.

[Tardet]

Would another linebattle tourney really work? like it seems most people aren't interested in getting shot anymore and its all about groupfighting. I think that commander battle tourney sounds like a bit of fun however

I mean just look at the EIC, there were 22 regiments attending at the beginning of the season. Sure, a lot of them have actually dropped but I believe it's mostly due to the format rather than people not being interested in LBs.

[33rdKincaid]

when i was Col of 18th we were having ideas with 2v2 Linebattles..... its literally as basic as it sounds, 2 regiments vs another 2.... each team has many ways they can go about it, e.g. stick together, pretend to be 1 massive line, or 1 line distract while the other flank.... any similar concept to those would interest me.  either way gl with whichever u choose kinky!

Edit: so NWBC pretty much is what im saying, but with however many regiments u choose per side.

Thanks bae x

Essentially this is what i'm proposing (as in it's on a comparatively small scale) but with the addition of the cav and lights to spice things up and let bigger regs use their additional companies. No FiC rules and 50v50 will allow for a decent proportion of melee to shooting I reckon with less lag than your typical LB.