4v4 Mixed-Team Test of Tactics

[meathook]

Hi all. The P99 Green Event Committee is organizing a new event for Saturday, February 5 at 1pm EST. it's a team-based PvP event, where members of different guilds will team up and fight other teams. It will be a chance for P99 Green members to intermingle with players outside their guild and have some fun, and even win some prizes.

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Denizens of Norrath, the time has come for you to prove yourself in the Arena once again. On Saturday, February 5 at 1PM EST, the P99 Green community will be holding a 4v4 mixed-team PvP tournament. Sign up and fight for glory, and prizes.

Event:
For this unique PvP event, 4-8 captains will be chosen from the pool of registered participants, depending on how many sign up. Each captain will take turns picking a teammate from the list of players to build their team. Team captains cannot pick their first teammate from their own guild. Team captains can also not pick from the same guild twice in a row.


Rules:
- All participants will be required to sign up at least 30 minutes before the event.

- One team of 4 players. Teams cannot have more than one of the same class.

- The event will be held at the Arena next to Lake Rathetear, on the elevated platform.

- Competing teams will be debuffed before the match.

- Before matches start, there will be a 30-second period for buffs and pet summons.

- Each match will last for a maximum of 10 minutes. Winners of matches that go the distance will be decided by judges. Cowardice is frowned upon. Bravery is rewarded.

- Detrimental spells cannot be cast during the buffing period.

- No clickies or consumables of any kind are permitted, except for epics.

- The top of the throne, in the throne, or behind the throne is off limits to the combatants during the matches. The four firepots are also off limits to the combatants. Use of these areas in match combat will lead to contestants being disqualified.

- Starting positions are allowed anywhere that is legal (meaning not on the throne or in firepots) that is on your half of the tiles.

- We are allowing the use of rogue poisons, except for any that blind.

- The following spell types may not be used: Any form of Charm. Any form of Fear unless directed at a pet. Any type of Blind spells. Gravity Flux or Invert Gravity. Any type of gate or translocation spell (Example: shadow step), any type of banishment spell.

- Any use of exploits or bugs will result in immediate disqualification from the event.


Prizes:
- TBD

Entry fee:
- 200 pp per participant that signs up at least 24 hours before the event starts.

- 400 pp per participant that signs up within 24 hours of the event.

- All entry fees collected will go towards the prize pool.

Registration:
You can register here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPtBgTR87yonOLr3vhuUxmOrQBzWmo0hAv8ncXPprP sXPo7g/viewform).

Based on the number of registrations, we may close it out early. Please register and pay your entry fee in advance to guarantee your spot. Please reach out to Meathookk in-game or on Discord at threshx2#2403 to pay your fee, or if you have any questions, or if you would like to help with the event.

Streaming:
For those that can’t attend, our very own Level Up Larry will be streaming. Check him out at https://www.twitch.tv/leveluplarry

[gobby day]

This sounds awesome hope lots of people sign up!

[reznor_]

bump

[Aprisle]

lets do this baby

[Shinko]

Never Fear Shinko will pick you 1st

[meathook]

Here is the original Test of Tactics tournament in all its grainy glory. Get hyped!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_wfwrBRiZU

[Shinko]

if you look close you can see OG Shinko

#Vote Shinko

[Knuckle]

Real info, for real gamers. Papa Johns. I mean Casters Realm.

[Tunabros]

will definitely be watching this! hype!

[meathook]

Registrations are going well. Four more days until the event. If you haven't paid already, you can pay to Pvpadmin standing by T1 in the Ectunnel for the next couple of hours.

[derpcake2]

Some naked dudes from red with a pumice or two should take this home.

[Bardp1999]

This is nothing more than an elaborate RMT scheme - nice try Hook

Real PVP is being snare kited by a necromancer and then corpse camped

[quic]

What levels are registering? Any in the 30s? Or is this likely to be 50+?

[meathook]

Some naked dudes from red with a pumice or two should take this home.

Just a reminder that to maintain each class's utility and uniqueness, clickies and consumables will not be allowed, except epics.

What levels are registering? Any in the 30s? Or is this likely to be 50+?

So far everyone that has registered is level 60. Anything below lvl 54 will likely not be very competitive.

[Xersius]

This sounds very fun, but I might promote a discussion on certain spells being banned in addition to what you have listed.

Spells such as Infusion, Trucidation, COTH, Divine Intervention... all of these give a massive advantage.

Nuking for 1100 (800 ish pvp) and healing for the same. Infusing 1000 mana instantly. COTHing a rooted player out of the line of fire. Free instant health upon death.

I might suggest an over-arching rule of "Any non pet spells which require a reagent to cast will be banned"

Thoughts?

[Kinien]

This sounds very fun, but I might promote a discussion on certain spells being banned in addition to what you have listed.

Spells such as Infusion, Trucidation, COTH, Divine Intervention... all of these give a massive advantage.

Nuking for 1100 (800 ish pvp) and healing for the same. Infusing 1000 mana instantly. COTHing a rooted player out of the line of fire. Free instant health upon death.

I might suggest an over-arching rule of "Any non pet spells which require a reagent to cast will be banned"

Thoughts?

That removes clerics symbols... :sadface:

If any cleric is crazy enough to cast DI...more power to them, it costs a considerable bit of mana just to have it dispelled.

[meathook]

Last call to register! Less than 48 hours til the event. We have enough registrants for 6 teams right now and will be capping it out at 8 teams to keep the event under 2 hours. We will be announcing the captains tomorrow, so if you want to be a captain then definitely register now!

[Shinko]

Team Beef

Ogre Shadow
Ogre Sham
Ogre War
Ogre Enc

[Aprisle]

Just a reminder that to maintain each class's utility and uniqueness, clickies and consumables will not be allowed, except epics.



So far everyone that has registered is level 60. Anything below lvl 54 will likely not be very competitive.

yeah like kingdom will follow the rules though

[Tunabros]

yeah like kingdom will follow the rules though

rent free

[Aprisle]

- Before matches start, there will be a 30-second period for buffs and pet summons.

- Each match will last for a maximum of 10 minutes. Winners of matches that go the distance will be decided by judges. Cowardice is frowned upon. Bravery is rewarded.

Does anybody actually know how long 30 seconds is though? or 10 minutes?

Is there anyway we could define this even more? Like is 35 seconds not 30 seconds? I feel like a certain group of players would find a way to gain a competitive advantage


- No clickies or consumables of any kind are permitted, except for epics.


Also to be clear, does this mean no flower buffs? (for example, White Flower of Functionality (https://wiki.project1999.com/White_Flower_of_Functionality))

[Chortles Snortles]

GMs pls advise on what the definition of PvP is, thank you kindly.

[meathook]

Prize pool is now at 90k for the winning team, thanks to major contributions from an anonymous donor and <Safe Space>.

Any registration fees will also be added to this prize pool.

Captains will be announced later today.

[Local]

Does anybody actually know how long 30 seconds is though? or 10 minutes?

Is there anyway we could define this even more? Like is 35 seconds not 30 seconds? I feel like a certain group of players would find a way to gain a competitive advantage


Mind making an RNF thread on this topic so this thread can remain focused on the event many have put a lot of time and energy into creating?

[Tunabros]

Does anybody actually know how long 30 seconds is though? or 10 minutes?

Is there anyway we could define this even more? Like is 35 seconds not 30 seconds? I feel like a certain group of players would find a way to gain a competitive advantage



Also to be clear, does this mean no flower buffs? (for example, White Flower of Functionality (https://wiki.project1999.com/White_Flower_of_Functionality))

get over it, dude

this thread isnt meant for bashing

take it to rnf pls

[Nachtsuchen]

If I had 200pp to toss around willy-nilly, I'd gladly show up despite being half the level; it'd be funny and an excuse to advertise <Misunderstood>! Lol

[Shinko]

anonymous donor and <Safe Space>.

what if both are the same...

[meathook]

Update 1: spells that use Essence Emeralds will not be allowed in the event for the reason that they are just too powerful, and were not allowed in the original PvP events either.

Update 2: Announcing the captain pool and roster so far. We have 29 people signed up, so we have a few more spaces left for the 32 soft cap for anyone that is still thinking about joining the event. If you are an SK or a Wizard, dont be shy!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qD0d1t6YXidcOK_lNfS5lO8mzweX2wi_1APU6ww4xOI/edit?usp=sharing

[meathook]

Update 1: spells that use Essence Emeralds will not be allowed in the event for the reason that they are just too powerful, and were not allowed in the original PvP events either.

Update 2: Announcing the captain pool and roster so far. We have 29 people signed up, so we have a few more spaces left for the 32 soft cap for anyone that is still thinking about joining the event. If you are an SK or a Wizard, dont be shy!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qD0d1t6YXidcOK_lNfS5lO8mzweX2wi_1APU6ww4xOI/edit?usp=sharing

Update 3: Prize pool kicked up to a cool 100k, thanks to a 10k contribution from Maeraculous

[sonicjoose]

I'll be running a casino in the tunnel 24 hours prior to the 4x4

[Disease]

Does anybody actually know how long 30 seconds is though? or 10 minutes?

Is there anyway we could define this even more? Like is 35 seconds not 30 seconds? I feel like a certain group of players would find a way to gain a competitive advantage



Also to be clear, does this mean no flower buffs? (for example, White Flower of Functionality (https://wiki.project1999.com/White_Flower_of_Functionality))

You retarded? You have to click the flower, no clickys. What the hell isn't clear.

[Ratchet51]

DM me in Discord for the gambling odds on the event... May the best elf team win.

[Atouk]

This Test of Tactics is concluded. Congratulations to the victors!

Chalkdust <Force of Will>
Cothatanii <Kingdom>
Carceret <Seal Team>
Prettyevil <Fires of Heaven>

Thank you to the contestants, audience, and staff for your support and participation.

[Ratchet51]

All really good fights, really well put together event. Had a ton of fun, looking forward to the next one!

[nilzark]

where's the video?

[Bardp1999]

]Thank you to the contestants, audience, and staff for your support and participation.

Genuinely curious if the staff actually did *anything* to support this event. From what I can tell they don't support the community at all other than answer petitions and janny the forums.

It has always struck me as very odd the complete lack of... well anything from the staff on "the most popular private EQ server". No events, no special gatherings, no GM endorsed anything.

[Ooloo]

Genuinely curious if the staff actually did *anything* to support this event. From what I can tell they don't support the community at all other than answer petitions and janny the forums.

It has always struck me as very odd the complete lack of... well anything from the staff on "the most popular private EQ server". No events, no special gatherings, no GM endorsed anything.

They've done a ton of that. You seem mad that they haven't done more I guess?

They don't get paid.

Not to mention, it's cool that the community itself could manage to organize something without any staff involvement. That's almost the point of the game!

[Bardp1999]

They've done a ton of that. You seem mad that they haven't done more I guess?

They don't get paid.

In the last 7 years I can remember 1 very poorly ran Halloween event on Blue that didnt work, and I guess they did do BoTB on green - what am I missing?

[Valura]

where's the video?

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1288063081

[kauvian]

In the last 7 years I can remember 1 very poorly ran Halloween event on Blue that didnt work, and I guess they did do BoTB on green - what am I missing?

They forgot to do a couple of classes.

[Chortles Snortles]

i have reported (for free) all the elf janny hate speech
i hope you’re happy elf bigots

[Kirdan]

I had a blast, loved the format. Thank you to everyone involved!